Supervisor, Manufacturing

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Key Responsibilities:

Manage and Lead shift worker to meet manufacturing KPIs. Assisting the Production Manager in managing and executing production operations. Lead a group of Sr Technician and operators to ensure that production lines run without any problems, with zero operation execution failure, minimize unplan downtime, products are manufactured to a required quality standard and adheres to customer/safety/industry-related regulations.

 

Job Summary:

Supervisor with a job function  plays a leadership role managing from Test and bagging area, ensuring efficient manpower, meeting performance, mentoring junior technicians, and working closely with Supporting team engineers to optimize production and process improvements.

 

Leadership & Supervision:

• Lead  a group of shift coordinators to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Lead the team in ensuring process KPIV/KPOV, Quality and Safety KPI’s are in control
• Prepare and review pass-down reports for the incoming shift.
• Act as a backup for Operation Manager when needed.
• Mentor and train all level Technicians level and new hires.
• Conduct Daily Production Meeting and report out on daily basis.
• Assist in executing Management programs/events relates to manufacturing operator/technicians.

 

Production & Process Optimization:

• Monitor machine utilization and performance to meet output expectations.
• Familiar and utilize the Spotfire, DDA, Factory Look, Statistical tools in the daily jobs.
• Execute On Hold if any quality issue triggered.
• Work with engineers to qualify new products and processes.
• Support product conversion activity and process evaluations.
• Able to manage to clear over-WIP inventory.
• Work together with Test Engineers if facing any issue related to test operation.
• Escalate ahead to relevant PIC and management on any issues foresee.
• Make sure all shift staffs are comply to all the rules, regulation and adhere to SOP during work hours.

 

Technical & Quality Assurance:

• Perform MESA transactions, including yield loss, WIP maintenance and tracking.
• Ensure full compliance with IMS/RBA standards and set an example for all employees.
• Lead line audits and 7S housekeeping enforcement.
• Identify and implement process improvements in collaboration with engineers.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in engineering improvement projects and provide technical insights.
• Participate in engineering discussions on FMEA, 8D, and SPC.
• Support cross-functional areas and take on multiple activites responsibilities.
• Assist in preparing and submitting qualification samples and data reports.

Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

(candidates with less experience may be considered based on job scope and training support).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or quality improvement projects is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

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