Production Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, maximize machinery throughput, and ensure optimal manpower allocation across shifts.
• Monitor machine performance and output quality. Identify bottlenecks, minimize scrap/material wastage, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead, train, and supervise technicians and general operators. Foster a culture of discipline, high productivity, and accountability on the shop floor.
• Partner with the QA/QC team to maintain strict adherence to IMS standards. Ensure all products meet technical specifications and handle troubleshooting for any process deviations.
• Enforce workplace safety regulations, HIRADC, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain a safe, hazard-free plant environment.
• Work with the engineering and maintenance teams to schedule routine servicing and resolve equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Track daily production output, scrap rates, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); prepare accurate operational reports for management review.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or a related technical field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of supervisory or executive experience in a manufacturing environment (experience with continuous manufacturing or heavy machinery operations is highly advantageous).
• Strong leadership abilities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of lean manufacturing, 5S, and safety regulations.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English; the ability to communicate with a diverse workforce is essential.
• Willing to work in Alor Gajah / Rembia, Melaka and flexible to support shift rotations or overtime when necessary to meet peak production demands.

Apply now

If you are an enthusiastic and organised professional with a passion for manufacturing operations, we would love to hear from you.