Assistant / Production Manager - PCBa Manufacturing

Job Responsibilities:

- To lead, monitor and supervise a manufacturing team to meet production plan. In order to produce a quality product with a proper production system, quality standard and high productivity/efficiency.
- Establish and maintain a competitive production department and continuously improve processes and employees to achieve operational excellence in all areas of production
- Maximize OEE and optimize utilization rates
- Co-ordinates with all departments in the company to ensure smooth production flow.
- Assists and troubleshoots manufacturing processes, calculates and sets standard time and production costing of existing and new products.
- Assists and troubleshoots existing processes and proposes methods such as automation or improved equipment and production tooling to achieve higher work efficiency and product quality.
- Conceives layouts for new product lines as required.
- Maintain and organise the plant facilities, production equipment and plant utilities so as to minimize downtime of any of those. Upkeep all facilities, machines, jig & fixtures, production equipment in good working condition via regular preventive maintenance plans.
- Organise resources and material transferred from store to achieve production output as per customer requirement.
- Ensure all production team is properly trained to execute the assigned jobs
- Continuous improvement of subordinates to achieve optimal performance by using MbO coaching, training,..)
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement
- Involvement in problem solving.
- As part of the management team, contribute to the company targets.
- Monitor and control the inventory of Work-In-Progress.
- Establish, operate and improving effective internal control systems to enhance productivity & quality.
- Identify technology and capex requirements in line with future production plans
- Minimize waste (scrap, cost of non-quality/conformance) and maintain 5S in all production areas
- Liaise with relevant authorities, such as Fire Brigade, TNB, etc. to meet the government regulations
- Delivery of world class services (targeted quality, on time shipment, competitive cost)
- Leading a team of Section Heads who are responsible for their respective Section
- Contribute to LEAN and Kaizen initiatives
- Contribute to strategic & operational management as a member of the management team
- Set department budget and controls expenses within budget.

Job requirements:

- Degree/Diploma, preferable in Manufacturing/Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years similar working experience in an EMS environment, with at least 3 years at managerial level
- Result oriented and willing to work under pressure and tight schedule
- Experience in PCBA, SMT and preferably injection moulding.
- Excellent track record with proven achievements in current and past jobs.
- Familiar with ERP system such as Infor/BaaN/SAP/Mapics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership qualities, resourcefulness and demonstrated high level of initiative, hands-on.
- Ability to work at fast pace and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in project, process management, development and change management.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: Up to RM8,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- 13th month salary
- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ulu Tiram: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Electronic Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
- Supervising: 5 years (preferred)
- Manager role: 3 years (preferred)