Inter Island Hiring! Full Time Production Manager in Johor, Earn up to MYR 10,000 - Ricebowl

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