Operation Production Manager

Position Details Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 5.5 days per week Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning & Shop Floor Execution - Lead and manage the daily operations of the CNC production floor, ensuring production schedules are executed efficiently to meet customer delivery dates. - Optimize machine utilization and manpower allocation across multiple shifts to maximize output and minimize idle time. - Monitor and report on key manufacturing metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, scrap rates, and on-time delivery (OTD). 2. CNC Technical Oversight & Quality Control - Oversee the manufacturing of high-precision components, ensuring strict adherence to engineering drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and quality standards. - Collaborate with the CNC programming and engineering teams to optimize machining processes, tooling selection, and fixture designs to reduce setup times. - Troubleshoot complex machining issues on the shop floor (e.g., tool wear, surface finish defects, dimensional deviations). - Enforce a zero-defect mindset, working closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) team to execute root-cause analysis and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). 3. Equipment & Maintenance Management - Oversee the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and preventive maintenance programs for all CNC machines, tooling, and peripheral equipment to minimize unplanned downtime. - Manage inventory levels for raw materials, cutting tools, inserts, and specialized gauges to ensure uninterrupted production flow. 4. Leadership & Workforce Development - Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of CNC supervisors, machinists, and technicians, identifying skill gaps and coordinating technical training. - Maintain discipline, high morale, and teamwork across all production shifts. 5. Safety, 5S & Lean Manufacturing - Drive a culture of continuous improvement by implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodologies, and waste reduction initiatives. - Ensure absolute compliance with occupational safety and health regulations, ensuring all machine guards, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safe operating procedures are strictly followed. Job Requirements Education & Experience - Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Precision Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in a precision manufacturing or CNC machining environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial or senior supervisory capacity. Technical & Personal Skills - Strong technical background in CNC milling, turning, turn-mill, or multi-axis machining processes. - Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T symbols accurately. - Familiarity with various materials (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, engineering plastics, exotic alloys) and their specific machining characteristics. - Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills under tight deadlines. - Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S, VSM) is highly preferred. - Language: Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. The ability to communicate in Mandarin or Chinese dialects is a significant advantage. Benefits & Remuneration - Competitive base salary (RM 8,000 – RM 12,000) - Performance-based bonuses and annual increments - Attendance allowance and medical benefits - EPF, SOCSO, and EIS contributions