Production Supervisor

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team at Compart Systems Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. In this role, you will oversee daily production operations and lead a team of Production Operators, Machine Operators, and Machinists. You will be responsible for ensuring workplace safety, planning manpower, meeting production and quality targets, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory and leadership skills, with practical experience in CNC, lathe, or other manufacturing equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of Production Operators, Machine Operators, and Machinists.
• Ensure production operations run safely, smoothly, and efficiently.
• Plan manpower deployment and assign production tasks according to operational requirements.
• Develop and execute production schedules to meet shipment and delivery deadlines.
• Monitor production output, efficiency, quality, and yearly KPI performance.
• Address production delays, non-conformances, and operational issues promptly.
• Train and coach employees on machine setup, minor troubleshooting, and sample fabrication.
• Maintain and update employee skills matrices and support multiskilling initiatives.
• Implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workplace in accordance with 6S requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum Diploma in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Production Management, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant production experience.
• Experience supervising employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with CNC machines, lathe machines, and/or other manufacturing equipment.
• Good knowledge of production processes, machinery, safety, quality, and productivity requirements.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people-management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding manufacturing environment.