SUPV III PRODUCTION

TE Connectivity; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Production Supervisor in Penang to lead production teams and drive schedules while ensuring safety, quality, and delivery commitments.

The role requires 3–5 years in high-volume manufacturing with 2–3 years in a supervisory role, plus strong lean, problem-solving, and leadership capabilities to manage multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of production experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of ISO/IATF 16949, EHS, and quality management systems.
• Proven leadership, people management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment with flexibility to support multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members across assigned shifts and production lines.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met in compliance with safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, yield, scrap, downtime) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to build skill and capability.
• Enforce compliance with EHS standards, company policies, and 5S/lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure proper manpower planning, shift scheduling, and attendance management.
• Manage production documentation, reporting, and escalation of issues to management.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth handover to mass production

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Leadership

People management

Conflict resolution

Multi-shift work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Diploma in related field

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Supervises the planning, scheduling, setting up, and running of routine and production streams.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production team members across assigned shifts and production lines.
• Ensure daily production schedules are met in compliance with safety, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (OEE, yield, scrap, downtime) and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in productivity, cost reduction, and process efficiency.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve process and equipment issues.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance feedback to team members to build skill and capability.
• Enforce compliance with EHS standards, company policies, and 5S/lean manufacturing practices.
• Ensure proper manpower planning, shift scheduling, and attendance management.
• Manage production documentation, reporting, and escalation of issues to management.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and ensure smooth handover to mass production

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of production experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.
• Good understanding of ISO/IATF 16949, EHS, and quality management systems.
• Proven leadership, people management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment with flexibility to support multiple shifts.

What Your Background Should Look Like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent.

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)