Production Manager - Car Assembly Plant (Pegoh, Melaka) - Urgent Hiring

Job Summary:

We have an immediate opening for an experienced Production Manager.

As the Production Manager, you will be playing a critical role on the Production team. You will lead a dynamic team of Associates and Leads while driving metrics in critical areas of the Manufacturing floor. 

In this role, you will work cross-functionally with our manufacturing and operations teams, interfacing with Auto Technicians, Engineering, Procurement and Logistics to ensure production goals are achieved.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build a strong, motivated production team capable of consistently delivering high quality products against production targets.
• Collaborate with management and engineering to improve product manufacturability and line productivity.
• Develop & maintain Standardized Manufacturing Instructions used in production and assembly departments.
• Develop training programs for assembly and production team members.
• Support issue resolution including root cause investigation & corrective action tracking.
• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire production process and support no defects from leaving a station or team area.
• Responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including correcting workplace hazards in the areas, safety compliance and proper organization and housekeeping.
• Any other duties as and when assigned from time to time. 

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering or equivalent.  
• At least 15 years of working experience.  
• Strong leadership skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics (efficiency, quality, safety, productivity)
• Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and required deadlines.
• Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills; able to interface with executives and leaders on a daily basis.
• Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Fluent with common MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin (Must, to deal with China Counterparts).
• Work Location:  Pegoh, Melaka.