Assistant Manager, Production

What you'll be doing:

• Objective: To lead and optimize production operations by implementing efficient processes, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a safe, collaborative work environment. Seeking to leverage strong leadership, organizational skills, and technical expertise to meet production goals, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the organization's success.
• Key Accountabilities:
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet delivery deadlines. Allocate 4M resources efficiently, including labour, machinery, method, and materials.
• Restudy, fine tune, supervise and motivate production staff to achieve performance targets. Provide training and career development opportunities for team members.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and customer specifications. Collaborate with the QA, process, tooling team to address and resolve quality issues.
• Identify and implement process improvements, Kaizen activities to enhance productivity. Monitor and reduce waste, downtime, and production costs.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations. Conduct regular inspections and address potential hazards proactively.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, output, and cost. Prepare and present production reports to senior management.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods. Coordinate internally with PPCD and externally through purchasing suppliers and procurement teams for timely deliveries.
• Involve in the production plant layout, automation projects, IR4.0 projects to make improvement at the shopfloor.
• Work with maintenance team to keep the production equipment in good working condition, make repair on time and not cause any issue to delivery.
• Work with logistics on solving the recycling racks and packaging boxes issue, so that production able to produce at the required lot size and not cause frequent production.

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial
• Professional Experience:
• Minimum 6 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience with inventory management, supply chain management, and quality control systems.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or a similar high-volume, precision-focused industry is preferred.
• ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.

Why Join Us?

At APM, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive Salary & Yearly Increments: Attractive salaries with annual increments based on performance.
• Yearly Performance Bonus: Be rewarded for your hard work and dedication with yearly performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive Medical Benefits: Enjoy medical coverage, hospitalization, and medical leave to keep you healthy and supported.
• Meal Subsidy & Transport Allowance: We offer meal subsidies and a transport allowance to ensure your comfort and convenience.
• Work-Life Balance: We observe all gazette public holidays in Malaysia, helping you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for career advancement within the organization and professional development.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic organization, apply now

NOTE:  All applications must be submitted through authorized portals, such as and APM's Career Page or other platforms as notified from time to time only.  We assume no responsibility for postings or applications appearing or made on platforms or portals other than the aforementioned.