Job Description
Production Shift Supervisor
The Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the production team to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in the facility. This role is critical to meeting production goals, managing resources effectively, and fostering a positive team environment. The Production Shift Leader reports to the Production Manager. He will perform all tasks that are relevant to the function (for more details see section Responsibilities).
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Production Operations:
- Supervise daily production activities to meet output targets, ensuring adherence to planning, quality and safety
- Coordinate the setup and operation of production machinery, addressing issues to minimize downtime.
- Monitor material usage and ensure efficient workflows to reduce waste and optimize resources.
2.Team Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and motivate production team members to achieve individual and team performance goals.
- Conduct regular team briefings to communicate production targets, challenges, and updates.
- Identify training needs and provide on-the-job coaching to enhance skill levels.
3.Quality Assurance:
- Ensure all products meet quality specifications through regular inspections and adherence to quality standards.
- Address production defects promptly, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
4.Safety and Compliance:
- Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment, including compliance with DOSH and company regulations.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and report any hazards or incidents to management.
5. Stakeholder management
- Collaborate with the production planner to understand and execute the production schedule.
- Communicate any delay, challenges, or resource needs that may impact the schedule.
- Provide real-time updates on production progress and output, helping the production planner adjust plans based on operational realities.
- Coordinate with inventory personnel to ensure the availability of required materials.
6.Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with other departments to implement best practices and standardize work procedures.
7.Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, waste and incidents.
- Generate and submit daily end of shift production reports to management.
Job Requirements:
- Technical education (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics) or a related field.
- 3-5 year experience in a production environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Hands-on experience in managing shift operations, including workforce management and production process's ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced shift-based production environment without losing the overview.
- Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization in English and Malay, conduct team briefings and provide clear direction and being effective in conflict resolution and team development
- Being flexible, pro-active, disciplined, a motivator, a listener and a driver and thinking in processes.
- SAP system knowledge.
- Knows how to cope with changing priorities in a production environment.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- team leader: 2 years (Required)
- SAP system: 3 years (Preferred)
- production management: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Mandarin (Preferred)
Work Location: In person