URGENT HIRE: Product Executive

JDA WMS; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jda Wms in Malaysia is seeking a Production Executive to manage daily production activities, plan manpower, machines and materials to meet orders on time and with quality at the lowest practical cost.

You will schedule shifts, assign operators, monitor output and efficiency, coordinate with Maintenance, Purchasing and Warehouse, and drive improvements while ensuring safety and housekeeping on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• ITE certificate, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling or operations in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Strong manpower, machine and material planning understanding.
• Good leadership and people-management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly and monthly production to meet customer orders and delivery dates.
• Schedule manpower and shifts, assigning operators to lines and machines according to skills and workload.
• Plan machine loading and changeovers to maximise utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and packaging materials ahead of each production run; coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse on shortages and replenishment.
• Manage and supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Monitor output, yield, scrap and efficiency against targets, and take corrective action when performance falls short.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, material shortages and other disruptions, adjusting schedules to protect delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and machine repairs.
• Work with Quality to ensure products meet specifications and to resolve non-conformances.
• Lead, supervise and motivate production supervisors, technicians and operators.
• Identify training needs and support on-the-job training and multi-skilling.
• Enforce workplace discipline, attendance and company policies.
• Drive improvement initiatives to raise productivity, reduce waste and lower production costs.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and environmental requirements, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Prepare daily and monthly production reports and KPIs for management.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Manpower planning

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Shift management

Quality focus

Education

ITE certificate

Post Graduate Diploma

Professional Degree

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

The Production Executive manages the plant's daily production activities and operations. The role plans and schedules manpower, machines, packaging materials and raw materials so that production targets are met on time, at the right quality and at the lowest practical cost. It suits a hands-on, results-driven person who is comfortable working under pressure and taking on wider responsibilities as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily, weekly and monthly production to meet customer orders and delivery dates.
• Schedule manpower and shifts, assigning operators to lines and machines according to skills and workload.
• Plan machine loading and changeovers to maximise utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Ensure availability of raw materials and packaging materials ahead of each production run; coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse on shortages and replenishment.
• Manage and supervise day-to-day production activities on the shop floor.
• Monitor output, yield, scrap and efficiency against targets, and take corrective action when performance falls short.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, material shortages and other disruptions, adjusting schedules to protect delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on preventive maintenance and machine repairs.
• Work with Quality to ensure products meet specifications and to resolve non-conformances.
• Lead, supervise and motivate production supervisors, technicians and operators.
• Identify training needs and support on-the-job training and multi-skilling.
• Enforce workplace discipline, attendance and company policies.
• Drive improvement initiatives to raise productivity, reduce waste and lower production costs.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, health and environmental requirements, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Prepare daily and monthly production reports and KPIs for management.
• Take on additional responsibilities and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• ITE certificate, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling or operations in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Good understanding of manpower, machine and material planning.
• Strong management and leadership skills, with the ability to direct a production team.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making ability on the shop floor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular); experience with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Good communication skills to work with Purchasing, Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality and management.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends or overtime when production requires.