Production Manager

A leading manufacturing organisation in Penang is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations with a particular emphasis on PCBA outsourcing, final assembly, and box build processes.

This role offers you the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring operational excellence, high product quality, and cost efficiency within a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment. You will be at the heart of production planning, workforce optimisation, process improvement, and quality compliance, collaborating across functions to meet business and customer objectives. The organisation values flexibility, training opportunities, and supportive leadership, making it an ideal place for those who thrive in inclusive and growth-oriented settings.

• You will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence through collaborative cross-functional teamwork and continuous improvement initiatives that directly influence business outcomes.
• The organisation offers flexible working opportunities and robust training programmes designed to nurture your professional development and support your career progression.
• You will benefit from a knowledgeable team environment where supportive leadership encourages sharing ideas, fostering innovation, and building dependable networks for success.

What you'll do:

As Production Manager in Penang’s thriving manufacturing sector, you will be responsible for orchestrating all aspects of production operations from PCBA outsourcing through final assembly to box build processes. Your day-to-day activities will involve developing robust production schedules that respond dynamically to customer demands while maintaining optimal resource allocation. You will champion compliance with safety regulations and quality standards by implementing rigorous GMP protocols and overseeing employee training initiatives. By monitoring key performance metrics such as output efficiency and cost control measures, you will drive lean manufacturing strategies that reduce waste without compromising product integrity. Your role also includes establishing effective shopfloor data systems for corrective action tracking as well as collaborating with Quality Assurance teams to embed best practices into every stage of the workflow. Working closely with supply chain partners ensures material availability is never compromised; meanwhile your involvement in inventory optimisation supports both cost control and smooth production flow. Through these responsibilities you will foster a culture of continuous improvement that elevates operational effectiveness across the board.

• Oversee end-to-end production operations including PCBA outsourcing coordination, final assembly, and box build processes to ensure seamless workflow and timely delivery.
• Develop, execute, and monitor production schedules that align with customer demand while minimising downtime and optimising resource utilisation.
• Optimise labour, equipment, space, and materials usage to achieve plant manufacturing objectives in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
• Ensure full compliance with safety regulations, quality requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ESD management protocols, housekeeping standards, and employee training programmes.
• Monitor and analyse Key Performance Indicators such as output, yield, efficiency, on-time delivery (OTD), and cost to drive lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead operations cost-saving projects across materials, labour, overheads, and process efficiency while promoting sustainable practices.
• Establish shopfloor data collection systems for reporting corrective and preventive actions to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Enforce quality control standards to guarantee product reliability and customer satisfaction through root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance teams to deploy best practices for process improvements and conduct detailed workflow analyses for continuous improvement.
• Work alongside Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to ensure timely material availability while optimising inventory levels for uninterrupted production flow.

What you bring:

In the role of Production Manager you bring extensive experience managing complex manufacturing operations where attention to detail is paramount. Your deep understanding of PCBA outsourcing coupled with hands-on expertise in final assembly processes allows you to navigate challenges unique to high-mix low-volume environments. You are adept at balancing competing priorities by developing agile production schedules that maximise resource utilisation while meeting stringent customer requirements. Compliance is second nature thanks to your thorough knowledge of industry standards safety regulations GMP protocols ESD management housekeeping practices employee training programmes. Analytical thinking drives your approach as you monitor key performance indicators using data-driven insights to implement lean manufacturing strategies that boost productivity reduce waste improve overall effectiveness. Your history of leading cost-saving initiatives demonstrates your commitment not only to operational sustainability but also organisational growth. Establishing robust shopfloor data systems for corrective action tracking further underscores your focus on transparency accountability continuous improvement. Enforcing rigorous quality control standards conducting root cause analyses implementing corrective/preventive actions ensures products consistently exceed expectations fostering high levels of customer satisfaction. Collaboration is central—your ability to partner effectively with Quality Assurance supply chain warehouse teams means material availability inventory optimisation are always aligned supporting seamless production flows.

• Your proven experience in managing end-to-end production operations within high-mix, low-volume environments enables you to optimise workflows efficiently.
• Your strong knowledge of PCBA outsourcing coordination combined with expertise in final assembly and box build processes positions you as an asset to any manufacturing team.
• Your ability to develop production schedules that balance customer demand with resource allocation demonstrates your commitment to operational excellence.
• Your familiarity with safety regulations, GMP protocols, ESD management practices, housekeeping standards, and employee training ensures compliance at every level.
• Your analytical skills allow you to monitor KPIs such as output yield efficiency OTD cost effectively driving lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Your track record in leading cost-saving projects across materials labour overheads process efficiency highlights your dedication to sustainable operations.
• Your experience establishing shopfloor data collection systems for corrective/preventive action reporting enhances operational transparency.
• Your proficiency in enforcing quality control standards conducting RCA CAPA activities guarantees product reliability customer satisfaction.
• Your collaborative approach when working with Quality Assurance teams deploying best practices for process improvements sets you apart as a team player.
• Your ability to work closely with supply chain warehouse teams optimising inventory levels supports uninterrupted production flow.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to operational excellence within the manufacturing sector. Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities that accommodate diverse needs while benefiting from comprehensive training programmes designed for ongoing professional development. Supportive leadership fosters an inclusive environment where sharing ideas is encouraged—ensuring every team member feels valued regardless of their background or experience level. The company’s focus on continuous improvement means you’ll always have access to new tools methodologies resources that help drive both personal growth organisational success. With a knowledgeable network behind you collaboration becomes second nature enabling everyone involved in production operations—from supply chain partners through quality assurance teams—to work together towards common goals. This communal approach not only enhances job satisfaction but also creates lasting connections among colleagues making it an ideal workplace for those who value teamwork dependability shared achievement.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career by joining a collaborative team dedicated to operational excellence apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email me at TengHong.Khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C