Flex

ProductionSupervisor

$75–120k ~AI est. 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: Production supervision, Team leadership, Operational efficiency. Direct manufacturing operations. Lead production of processes/lines”

What You'll Achieve.

Reach volume goals; Reach quality goals; Reach cost goals

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot operational problems; Analyze operational problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3 years of supervisory experience, SMT or electronics manufacturing environment experience, Technical understanding of SMT equipment, Leadership and team management capabilities, Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Familiarity with production planning tools

Nice to Have

Electronics manufacturing environment experience

What You'll Do.

Direct manufacturing operations

Lead production of processes/lines

Evaluate plant operating performance

Advise on changes for efficiency

Meet quality requirements

Meet cost requirements

Meet delivery requirements

Meet responsiveness requirements

Troubleshoot operational problems

Analyze operational problems

Guide discussions with operators

Improve operational understanding

Improve operational capability

Solicit ideas for plant improvements

Evaluate ideas for plant improvements

Develop project proposals

Provide technical advice

Provide operational advice

Act as interface between operations

Engage in training junior operators

Coach junior operators

Prioritize production schedules

Initiate process development projects

Participate in process development projects

Initiate cost improvement projects

Participate in cost improvement projects

Assist in department budget planning

Manage department expenses

Maintain safe work environment

Maintain clean work environment

Educate individuals on control points

Direct individuals on control points

Educate individuals on equipment

Direct individuals on equipment

Maintain compliance with policies

Maintain compliance with procedures

Ensure compliance to manufacturing standards

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers; Interface with maintenance; Work with operators

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills

Process & Methodology

Production planning

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 **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 Perai, Penang. 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 line's 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 and cost improvement projects. * A

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