Production Supervisor
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor will oversee day-to-day production assembly, ensuring output targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role involves managing a workforce of approximately 70 staff, including Team Leads and Senior Operators, to drive operational excellence. The position focuses on process discipline, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to resolve technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily production schedules and targets
- Lead and develop production staff of 70
- Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Ensure safety compliance and SOP adherence
Required Skills
- Diploma in Engineering
- 8+ years manufacturing experience
- 3+ years supervisory experience
- Lean/5S/Six Sigma knowledge
- High-mix precision manufacturing background
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage daily production schedules to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
- Lead, coach, and develop Team Leads and Senior Operators; foster a performance-driven and safety-first culture across 70 production staff.
- Monitor production KPIs (yield, throughput, downtime, OEE) and drive corrective actions where gaps exist.
- Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to resolve technical issues, process deviations, and non-conformances on the floor.
- Drive and sustain Lean/5S/Six Sigma initiatives; identify waste and implement process improvements.
- Enforce compliance with MOM Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Act requirements and company SOPs.
- Coordinate with Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure materials availability and equipment uptime.
- Maintain accurate production records and report performance to the Production Manager.
- Support internal and external audits (ISO, customer, regulatory).
Requirements:
- Diploma in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
- Minimum 8 years of production or manufacturing experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
- Background in connector assembly, PCB assembly, electromechanical components, or a closely related precision manufacturing environment.
- Experience in a high-mix, precision manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma methodologies; certification is an advantage.
- Proven ability to manage a sizable, multi-tiered production team.
- Strong communication skills; able to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Planning.