What Jobs are available for Production Managers in Malaysia?

Req ID:
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Kedah
City: Kulim
**General Overview**
**Functional Area:** OPS - Operations
**Career Stream:** PRD - Production
**Role:** Manager 1
**SAP Short Name:** MG1
**Job Title:** Production Manager 1
**Job Code:** MG1-OPS-PRD
**Job Level:** Band 09
**Direct/Indirect Indicator:** Indirect
**Summary**
This job is a first-level manager within a site. Provides direct management to semi-skilled and entry level professional employees performing diverse and/or specialized roles, or employees in more than one function or work group. This includes establishing annual plans/objectives and interpretation of policies related to the functional area. Contributes to policy development. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Receives assignments in the form of tasks and goals and follows established processes to meet the goals of the unit. Executes budgets, develops schedules, and enforces policies and procedures. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the site's/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Provides immediate supervision to employees in more than one function or work group, assigning tasks and checking work at regular intervals. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Makes hiring and firing decisions. Reviews employees performance and recommends employee compensation; coaches for improved performance and disciplines as necessary. Interacts directly with subordinates and peer groups. Builds strong internal and external relationships that require exchanging of information and providing explanations in a problem solving capacity.
**Detailed Description**
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
+ Receives a daily production schedule from planning; receives material to manufacture modify or repair products from logistics.
+ Coordinates these inputs and a variety of resources (e.g., materials, personnel, equipment, etc.) to achieve on-time production of quality products within budget guidelines.
+ Identifies and resolves bottlenecks in the production process.
+ Identifies limits to production and guides teams to continuously improve processes.
**Knowledge/Skills/Competencies**
+ In-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used in the process.
+ Knowledge of materials and processes
+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit.
+ Ability to coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics within a highly dynamic environment
+ Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
+ Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels within tight time deadlines
+ Good understanding of IT concepts and integrated business applications
**Physical Demands**
+ Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
+ Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. ~Occasional overnight travel is required
+ Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines
**Typical Experience**
+ Five to seven years of relevant experience
**Typical Education**
+ Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Educational Requirements may vary by Geography
**Notes**
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.
**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Company Overview:

A global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider specializing in end-to-end solutions for high-reliability industries. The company is offering span the full product lifecycle from design support and industrialization to PCB assembly, box build, testing, and after-sales services.

With multiple production facilities across Europe, Asia, and the US, the organization supports customers in sectors such as industrial, energy, connectivity, medical technology, and electromobility.

Position Overview

The Production Manager will lead and manage the full spectrum of production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and timely output. This role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight, and hands-on coordination of people, processes, and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production strategies to improve output, reduce costs, and maintain quality standards.
• Manage day-to-day production activities to meet production targets and delivery timelines.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, documentation standards, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate smooth transitions for new products or process changes.
• Set departmental KPIs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage production teams, including attendance, performance, and motivation.
• Identify skill gaps and implement training and development plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Manage production budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Plan and support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and technology adoption.
• Ensure all production activities follow safety regulations and legal requirements.
• Implement and update SOPs to maintain operational compliance.
• Use data and performance metrics to support decision-making and identify improvements.
• Plan maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
• Oversee material flow, inventory coordination, warehouse interfacing, and dispatch readiness.
• Support facility and utility management to ensure smooth shop floor operations.
• Carry out other tasks assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical) or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or EMS environment.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing and PCB production workflows.
• Proven ability to lead production teams and achieve operational KPIs.
• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills in English (verbal and written).

About the Company

Our client is a reputable manufacturer of precision components and modules in high-mix low-volume, with specialization in very complex machining, high surface finishing and product cleanliness. They are an established supplier for many major global players in the Optical, Semicon, Diagnostics, Medical, and Life Science industries.

Key Responsibilities

Training and Development

• Identify skill gaps specific to precision manufacturing and smart factory operations.
• Implement training programs for technical, operational, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with HODs and in-house experts from various departments, to implement training plans for specialised technical trainings (i.e. Engineering, Production, QC) or specialist fields trainings (i.e. Digitalisation, Sales, etc).
• Evaluate training effectiveness using performance metrics and feedback.
• Leverage e-learning platforms and innovative solutions to enhance
  learning.
  

Talent Development

• Develop career plans for high-potential employees aligned with company goals.
• Establish mentorship programs to foster skill transfer and growth.
• Support employee growth in technical and leadership roles.
  

Succession Planning

• Create a pipeline for critical roles, focusing on internal talent readiness.
• Identify and prepare employees for leadership and technical advancement.
• Retain top talent through targeted development strategies.
  

Performance Management

• Align training goals with performance benchmarks and appraisals.
• Provide data-driven insights on training ROI and employee progress.
  

Policy and Documentation

• Maintain training policies and records aligned with industry standards.
• Manage budgets for training and development initiatives.
  

Cross-Department Leadership

• Take leadership role in collaborative initiatives with HODs, in-house instructors and external technology partners to implement all training programs.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Requirements 

• Bachelors degree in HR, Organizational Development, Engineering, or a related field (Masters preferred)
• 5 years of experience in hr Management, Training and talent development, in manufacturing and industrial background.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital learning tools and innovative training methods.
• Strategic thinking and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Experience managing budgets and resources effectively.

Remuneration

MYR 5,000 to MYR 6,500

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HR Manager Generalist (Manufacturing plant)
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
**Job Overview**
TE's HR Manager Generalist (Indiviudal contributor) function in a variety of Human Resources activities including employment and employee relations, recruiting, termination and data analysis/metrics. They implement Human Resources policies at the country, regional or global level partnering with management to drive company-wide programs and initiatives.
**What your background should look like:**
This position provides HR planning, analysis and leadership to BU and plant leaders on expansion in Malaysia. This position should be able to handle multiple priorities and navigate in a highly matrixed environment
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Support plant transformation and expansion
Provide HR plan and lead site HR team to execute for plant expansion
+ Be the Strategic People Partner
Guide and challenge site leadership to make impactful, people-centered decisions.
+ Drive HR Excellence Locally
Collaborate with our Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Talent Management, HR Services) to deliver consistent, high-quality HR support-tailored to the unique needs of the plant.
Collaborate with Corporate functions (Compliance, Legal, Safety, Government Affairs.) on employee related activities
+ Champion Employee Relations & Compliance
Use your deep knowledge of Thai labor law to foster transparent, respectful, and legally sound employee interactions. Foster a climate of positive and productive labor relations. Be the face of HR to all external bodies including regulatory authorities and government agencies. Ensure TE is fully compliant with local regulatory requirements and labor laws.
+ Activate Culture and Engagement
Drive communication strategies that energize the site and connect people to purpose. Cultivate a culture of trust, diversity, and belonging.
+ Lead Change & Transform Work
Bring HR initiatives to life-from workforce planning to performance enablement and organizational design. Act as a catalyst for transformation and continuous improvement.
+ Stay Ahead of the Curve
Monitor trends, gather feedback, and evolve local HR practices to stay aligned with business needs, employee expectations, and global benchmarks.
**Long Description**
**Professional Experience / Qualification-**
+ Bachelor's degree in or above
+ 10+ years of progressive experience or management role, experience in multi-national manufacturing plant is preferred
+ Ability to identify and make deviations from traditional approaches to enhance existing processes, while ensuring compliance with TE values and policies and local laws and regulations.
+ Ability to assess risks and ensure compliance across areas of accountability.
+ Knowledge of local laws and regulations and updated with local market trends and best practices.
+ Possess good communication skills (oral and written) with ability to present confidently in front of management.
**Competencies**
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location:
Prai, Penang, 07, MY, 13600
City: Prai, Penang
State: 07
Country/Region: MY
Travel: Less than 10%
Requisition ID:
Alternative Locations:
Function: Human Resources
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.

We are currently exploring potential candidates for an upcoming role at McDermott. While this position is not yet open for active recruitment, we want to connect with talented individuals who may be interested in future projects withs us. If you are passionate about building energy's future and want to be considered when this role becomes available, we encourage you to submit your details.
**Job Overview:**
Responsible for Package Management of the subsea production system scope, reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.
Formal point of contact for all aspects related to the package. The Package Manager is responsible for ensuring on-time and in-specification delivery of the package scope and responsible for all internal and external interfaces related to the package.
**Key Tasks and Responsibilities:**
+ Act as the Formal point of contact for all communications on the package, internal and external.
+ Take all reasonable steps to ensure that company guidelines on safety and environmental issues are passed on to the supplier, understood, and adhered to.
+ Provide leadership and commitment to HSES matters within the project.
+ Ensure that project execution and procurement execution processes are adhered to.
+ Manage the design and engineering phase by coordinating supplier design activities to align with internal design activities and managing interface between the respective internal marine and engineering stakeholders and supplier stakeholders.
+ Manage all aspects of the end user interface with the supplier including, but not limited to kick off meetings, documentation reviews, pre-production meetings and other defined intervention points.
+ Ensuring the delivery of the key package activities adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System.
+ Establish & maintain relationships with the internal and external stakeholders.
+ Manage all commercial interfaces with supplier and internal stakeholders.
+ Ensure compliance with the Contract to deliver assigned packages.
+ Monitor and manages the delivery risk profile & mitigation measures with assistance from relevant departments, ensure key progress measurements on their packages are maintained
+ Monitor purchase order costs (actual + forecast) against budget cost on a continual basis.
+ Liaise with project planner and fabrication team reporting and updating against baseline delivery dates and advising project management of any anomalies
+ Manage the escalation process within the greater organization including category management and functional management team.
+ Oversee contingency planning and lessons learnt for the delivery scope.
+ Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of the project management team, functional departments, and end user client on matters of safety, quality, commercial, contractual, engineering and operations related to the package.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a delivery team. Success of package delivery is dependent on effective interfacing across various functions (in particular Engineering, Fabrication, Quality, HSE, Cost Control, Legal and Finance.
**Essential Qualifications and Education:**
+ Master's Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering
+ 15 years' experience in the Subsea Oil and Gas Industry in engineering / supply chain with full project lifecycle experience.
+ Proven track record in demonstrating effective leadership to deliver complex subsea equipment packages in the Oil and gas Industry.
+ Commercial and contractual focused. Successful candidates should have proven experience with contracts (purchase orders and subcontracts) terms and conditions, commercial negotiation and contract management.
+ Proven track record working in a fast track schedule driven environment, in particular in an EPCI environment.
+ Ability to work in a dynamic environment where honesty and integrity are essential ingredients to succeed.
+ Engineering Experience
+ Quality Control Experience
+ Experience of deepwater subsea installation operations.
+ Ability to manage end user.
+ Ability to manage supplier
+ Ability to manage internal stakeholders.
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