167 Machinery Manager jobs in Malaysia

Job Summary:

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely delivery of products. You will play a critical role in managing resources, optimizing production workflows, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. This position requires strong leadership abilities, technical expertise in manufacturing processes, and a commitment to achieving operational excellence.

Reporting Relationships:

This job reports to: Operations Manager

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Production Management:
   • Develop and implement production strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize efficiency, quality, and productivity.
   • Plan and schedule production activities, ensuring that resources, equipment, and materials are effectively allocated to meet production targets.
   • Monitor and evaluate production performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing measures to increase productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless production workflows and timely resolution of issues.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Provide strong leadership and direction to the production team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
   • Recruit, train, and develop production personnel, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
   • Set clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews to drive employee engagement and development.
   • Foster a safe working environment, implementing and enforcing strict safety protocols and practices.
3. Quality Control:
   • Establish and maintain quality control standards, ensuring that products meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.
   • Implement quality assurance processes, conducting regular inspections and audits to identify and resolve quality issues.
   • Collaborate with the quality assurance team to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
4. Supply Chain Coordination:
   • Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
   • Monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and develop strategies to optimize inventory management and minimize stockouts.
   • Establish and

Wasion Energy Technology Co., Ltd., established in September 2013, is the business platform of Hong Kong-listed Wasion Holdings Limited (HK3393), focusing on the development of 'Source, Grid, Load, Storage' strategies. The company specializes in R&D, production, and sales of smart power distribution equipment, new energy storage systems, and charging/swapping equipment, providing integrated energy station system solutions.

WeYoung, Wasion Energy's manufacturing facility in Malaysia located in Kulai, is a low-voltage power distribution shelter manufacturing site. Currently, it maintains stable production orders with approximately 100 staff onsite, including workers from China and other countries.

Job Responsibilities

1. Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
2. Communicate closely with Chinese engineers to align technical standards and resolve production issues.
3. Manage and train a multicultural workforce, including supervisors, technicians, and frontline workers from various countries.
4. Drive process optimization, cost control, and preventive maintenance to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
5. Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
2. At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
3. Hands-on experience in setting up and running an electromechanical factory (preferably from 0 to 1).
4. Strong background in production management, cost control, and quality systems.
5. Proficient in English, Malay, and Mandarin for effective communication with both Chinese engineers and local teams.
6. Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Production and Management
• Industries: Manufacturing, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, Boilers, Tanks, and Shipping Containers

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Wasion Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was established in September 2013 as the business platform company of Hong Kong-listed Wasion Holdings Limited (HK3393) for its "Source, Grid, Load, Storage" development strategy. The company is primarily engaged in the R&D,production, and sales of smart power distribution equipment, new energy storage systems, and charging/swapping equipment, while also providing customers with new energy power station system solutions.

WeYoung is the manufacturing facility of Wasion Energy in Malaysia, is a low-voltage power distribution shelter manufacturing facility located in Kulai. We currently maintain stable production orders. By August, we'll have approximately 100 staff onsite (including both Chinese and other countries workers).

• Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Communicate closely with Chinese engineers to align technical standards and resolve production issues.
• Manage and train a multicultural workforce, including supervisors, technicians, and frontline workers from various countries.
• Drive process optimization, cost control, and preventive maintenance to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on experience in setting up and running an electromechanical factory (0 to 1 preferred).
• Strong background in production management, cost control, and quality systems.
• Proficient in English, Malay, and Mandarin for effective communication with both Chinese engineers and local teams.
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Overview

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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don’t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

The “Production Manager ” will be based in Bukit Minyak .

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and we’ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance). To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first.

• Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps on test procedures.
• Explores technology trends and market demand to plan projects.
• Contributes with management, production, and marketing staff to resolve manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the function.
• Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution.
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Accountable for controlling manufacturing operation and ensuring that production quality and cost targets are met.
• Working in extremely complex problems where the research of situations or data from an evaluation of intangible factors.
• Reviews budgets and schedules required by management.
• Regulate relations with the executives and/or major customers to maintain relationships with them.
• Resolve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading management levels for the achievements of the plant.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in addition to 5 years of operations experience.
• Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic impact of the function across sites.
• Demonstrates advanced people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
• To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, word processing, spreadsheet (PC), presentation and database software.
• Demonstrates expert functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Manufacturing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonuses

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1. Ensure that processes deliver their intended outputs.
2. Maintain the integrity of the quality management system during planned changes.
3. Manage overall production activities, including machine, fixture, tool, and cutter maintenance.
4. Control the progress of production output, shipment results, and sales.
5. Conduct statistical analysis of workshop costs to reduce losses and improve benefits.
6. Ensure smooth and efficient production to meet delivery deadlines and customer requirements. Address production abnormalities promptly and follow up on production and quality issues to minimize impact.
7. Analyze and interpret production data for management review.
8. Coach subordinates on technical aspects and uphold machine operation rules.
9. Develop and meet departmental KPI targets, continuously improving them.
10. Resolve challenging on-site problems, conduct research, and innovate processes to promote energy conservation, emission reduction, and enhance corporate benefits.
11. Record workshop employee performance, assess work, allocate tasks, and organize regular training based on needs.
12. Coordinate 5S and safety practices on the production line, promote safe equipment operation, strengthen safety management, and prevent accidents.
13. Participate in overtime work as required by the company.
14. Create daily production plans for each machine and operator in after-machining stations.
15. Evaluate new products and prepare processes, including fixtures, programs, cutters, and operational drawings.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in Mandarin and English.
• Leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and experience in production management.
• Technical expertise in CNC Milling and related manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, CAD/CAM software, and quality assurance protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• To lead the Production team for overall production delivery of Roadm products.
• To supervise and maintain production line in proper order, following procedures and control plan all the time.
• To execute production build plans & activities according to timeline. To participate to continuously monitor and improve the product line processes & quality.
• To provide the necessary support and coordination to pilot build of new products for timely completion.
• Identify, quantify and report any quality problem with materials and / or processes for seeking solution from the team.
• To drive relevant counterparts (e.g. Main Store, Finished Good & etc) for timely kitting and completion of jobs against customer delivery schedule.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the immediate supervisor from time to time.
  
  

• A Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management or its equivalents with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in high volume high mix production environment managing production with at least 3 years in supervisory position. (functional skills)
  
  

• Leadership capabilities to manage a production team of supervisor, line leaders & operators.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
• Work effectively with other members of Coherent Ipoh.
• Experience working with Oracle/ ERP/ SAP/ MRP tools is a bonus.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects is a bonus.
  
  

• This role is 100% onsite
  
  

• Candidates must possess at least Degree in Mechanical/ Electronics Engineering or any related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Candidates must be willing to work in Senai, Johor.
  
  
  

• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
• liaise with other manager to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of production personnel.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Approve maintenance work & purchasing of equipment.
  

• Responsible for managing, leading, and supervising a team of Production Supervisors, machine operators, and Support Staff across all shifts and locations to achieve corporate goals and metrics.
• Responsible for consistent communication to Supervisors across all shifts with the goal of maintaining a work environment which aligns with Samtec policies and standards.
• Participate and manage the transfer of products from plant to plant as necessary.
• Establish training and cross training plans, ensuring consistency in our processes and practices, as well as flexibility in our work force.
• Define the Vision, Mission, and Objectives for the Production Department on an annual basis.
• Define or meet the pre-defined KPIs and metrics to be used to evaluate performance of production and determine realistic targets.
• Define the responsibilities of the key functions within the respective area.
• Responsible for all orders and overall responsible for manufacturing deadlines and to inform other departments and Operations Manager when orders deviate from the schedule.
• Responsible for the constant monitoring of the departments/equipment capacities and utilization to implement proactive actions to maintain service levels.
• Assists in establishing associate goals and completing associate evaluations. This includes but is not limited to regular feedback to associates on their performance, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for overseeing work schedules. This includes but is not limited to overtime and approved leaves.
• Responsible for communicating/coordinating with the Quality Department to initiate corrective action and continuous improvement programs to enhance productivity and reduce defects within the department.
• Responsible for checking information from internals ERP/MRP systems for decision making.
• Responsible for standard operations, plant layout, waste reduction or elimination, continuous improvements, engineering change control, and LEAN manufacturing experience in low and high-volume environments.
• In charge of adherence to following trouble shooting guides.
• Be the overall production area owner.
  
  

• 5 Years’ Management Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist routinely.
• Must be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time consistently.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can shift very quickly.
• Proven leadership and management abilities to grow and develop associates.
  
  

• A college degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is preferred.
• On the job & experience may be substituted, in part, for educational requirements.
  
  

• On the job training as appropriate.
  
  

Description Position at Samtec, Inc

• Responsible for managing, leading, and supervising a team of Production Supervisors, machine operators, and Support Staff across all shifts and locations to achieve corporate goals and metrics.
• Responsible for consistent communication to Supervisors across all shifts with the goal of maintaining a work environment which aligns with Samtec policies and standards.
• Participate and manage the transfer of products from plant to plant as necessary.
• Establish training and cross training plans, ensuring consistency in our processes and practices, as well as flexibility in our work force.
• Define the Vision, Mission, and Objectives for the Production Department on an annual basis.
• Define or meet the pre-defined KPIs and metrics to be used to evaluate performance of production and determine realistic targets.
• Define the responsibilities of the key functions within the respective area.
• Responsible for all orders and overall responsible for manufacturing deadlines and to inform other departments and Operations Manager when orders deviate from the schedule.
• Responsible for the constant monitoring of the departments/equipment capacities and utilization to implement proactive actions to maintain service levels.
• Assists in establishing associate goals and completing associate evaluations. This includes but is not limited to regular feedback to associates on their performance, and disciplinary action.
• Responsible for overseeing work schedules. This includes but is not limited to overtime and approved leaves.
• Responsible for communicating/coordinating with the Quality Department to initiate corrective action and continuousimprovement programs to enhance productivity and reduce defects within the department.
• Responsible for checking information from internals ERP/MRP systems for decision making.
• Responsible for standard operations, plant layout, waste reduction or elimination, continuous improvements, engineering change control, and LEAN manufacturing experience in low and high-volume environments.
• In charge of adherence to following trouble shooting guides.
• Be the overall production area owner.

• 5 Years’ Management Experience in a Manufacturing environment.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from floor to waist routinely.
• Must be able to stand for 90 minutes at a time consistently.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously as priorities can shift very quickly.
• Proven leadership and management abilities to grow and develop associates.

• A college degree in Engineering or other technical discipline is preferred.
• On the job & experience may be substituted, in part, for educational requirements.

• On the job training as appropriate.

SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based in business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.