Flex

manufacturing

ProductionSupervisor

Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Production Supervisor at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Leadership, team management capabilities, Excellent communication, interpersonal skills. Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.. Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions tha”

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience related to production and manufacturing, 6 years of operations experience, At least 5 years of supervisory experience in an SMT or electronics manufacturing environment, technical understanding of SMT equipment and processes, Leadership and team management capabilities, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools

What You'll Do.

Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.

Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.

Lead a team of individual professionals (e. g. engineers/officers) to meet quality

delivery and responsiveness requirements.

Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution.

Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability.

Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.

Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.

May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.

Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.

Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction

and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.

Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.

Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.

Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points

and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.

Ensures compliance to manufacturing standards.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals; Provides technical and operational advice to project teams; May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function; Engage in training and coaching of junior operators

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

process development, cost improvement projects

Full Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 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. ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in **Bukit Minyak.** Reporting to the **Production Manager,** the **Production Supervisor** role directs the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality and cost goals. **What a typical day looks like:** * Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success. * Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality. * Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements. * Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution. Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability. * Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals. * Provides technical and operational advice to project teams. * May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function. * Engage in training and coaching of junior operators. * Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements. * Initiate and participate in process development

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