Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering

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The Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supporting daily production operations to ensure manufacturing targets are met in terms of build plan, product quality, productivity, and cost. This role oversees manufacturing performance indicators, manpower coordination, logistics execution, and continuous improvement initiatives, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and system requirements.

The incumbent plays a key role in driving operational excellence, sustaining factory performance, and leading improvement projects to achieve business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure production execution meets the build plan, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing performance indicators, including OEE, inactive lots, productivity, incidental losses, logistics performance, 6S, and cost.
• Analyze OEE losses and identify improvement opportunities to enhance overall factory efficiency and improve productivity
• Coordinate logistics activities to support production yield and ensure execution follows the approved plan.
• Manage and control production schedules to meet allocated timelines and output targets.
• Sustain production housekeeping, 6S practices, and support special operational tasks as required.
• Monitor and manage inactive lot indicators to minimize work-in-progress and delays.
• Coach, supervise, and optimize headcount utilization; balance shift manpower to meet production needs.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement and manufacturing projects from planning through execution and closure.
• Track project progress, prepare reports, and present results to management.
• Ensure compliance with system and customer requirements, including IMS, 8D problem-solving, and RBA standards.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, with a proven track record of improving efficiency and quality

PREFERRED:

• Expertise in production planning, supply chain management, and cost control
• Proficiency in analyzing performance metrics and implementing data-driven improvements
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and quality control systems
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions

SKILLS

• Excellent in coaching and communication skills
• Strategic planning skills.
• Experience in 4IR and digitalization
• Knowledge / Trained in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and BCMS 22301 standards will be an added advantage
• Knowledge in RBA would be an added advantage

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