Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Leadership & Team Management

Lead and mentor the Assistant Managers of Production, Engineering, and Quality.

Set clear departmental objectives, targets, and performance expectations.

Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and staff development.

Foster teamwork and effective collaboration across departments.

Resolve cross-functional issues and escalate critical matters when necessary.

2. Production Management

Ensure production plans are executed effectively to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.

Monitor productivity, capacity utilization, manpower, and labor efficiency.

Drive improvements in production output while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Optimize manpower, machinery, and production resources.

Supervise production personnel, including training and onboarding of new employees.

3. Engineering Management

Guide the Engineering Assistant Manager in process improvements, tooling, and equipment optimization.

Review and support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process changes.

Ensure production processes are standardized, controlled, and properly documented.

Support automation, productivity improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.

4. Quality Management

Work closely with the Quality Assistant Manager to maintain product quality and customer satisfaction.

Review quality performance, customer complaints, and corrective actions.

Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality management systems.

Drive quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

Ensure effective communication and coordination among Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Procurement, and Warehouse teams.

Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks through cross-functional collaboration.

Drive timely resolution of production, quality, and operational issues.

6. Continuous Improvement

Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Lead projects to reduce waste, improve productivity, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

Drive a culture of continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

7. KPI Management Monitor and review departmental KPIs, including:

Production output and schedule attainment

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Defect, scrap, and rework rates

On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Customer complaints

Productivity and labor efficiency

Cost reduction and continuous improvement results

8. Strategic Planning

Develop annual operational plans and departmental budgets.

Align departmental objectives with overall company goals.

Identify operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation plans.

Prepare management reports and present operational performance to senior management.

9. Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Support internal and external audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.

Qualifications & Competencies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.

Master’s Degree in MBA or Engineering Management is an added advantage.

Experience

8–12 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably within the wire harness, automotive, electronics, or cable assembly industry.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role overseeing Production, Engineering, and/or Quality functions.

Proven experience in managing cross-functional teams and achieving production targets.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes, including:

Wire cutting and stripping

Crimping and terminal insertion

Soldering and welding

Cable assembly

Continuity and electrical testing

Final inspection and packaging

Good knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory control.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, DMAIC, and FMEA.

Good understanding of quality management systems and customer requirements.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Agile, or MES is an advantage.

Pay: RM8,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Opportunities for promotion

Professional development

Work Location: In person