Production Supervisor / Superintendent / Team Lead (Based at Kulim, Kedah)
We solve the world’s toughest and most important thermal problems. As a world-class industrial technology and thermal products leader, Watlow designs and manufactures heating solutions consisting primarily of electric resistive heaters, temperature sensors, temperature and power controllers and supporting software – all the components of a thermal system. We partner with our customers to optimize thermal performance, decrease design time, and improve the efficiency of products and applications. Watlow brings 100 years of experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, clean environment technology, energy generation, diesel emissions, medical and food service equipment.
Position Summary
- Assisting the Production Manager in planning, managing and executing production operations
- Lead a group of production supervisors, leaders, and operators to ensure that production lines run without any problems, with minimum downtime, products manufactured to a required quality standard, and adherence to customer / safety / industry-related regulations
Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)
Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to othersRecommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibilityTechnical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and productContribute to problem-solving activitiesUnderstand the processes and knowledge in tools and techniques and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skillsUses resources to learn the businessFacilitates and coaches othersIdentifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processesTransfers knowledge from one situation to the nextDemonstrates approachability and opennessDemonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilitiesUses the Watlow Business System to achieve resultsDemonstrates the WW Leader BehaviorsSkills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix)
Delivery :
Work with senior manager to develop Coaching Forward skillsCommunication - Communicate effectively with all team membersTeam Building Skills – Work with senior manager to develop plan to ensure the WW is fully deployedGoal / Metric Deployment - Direct manufacturing operations in accordance with Value Stream Assessment (VSA) plan and strategy deploymentRCCA (Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action) / Problem Solving – Solve problems rapidly utilizing the root cause corrective action process and toolsManage data from Time & Attendance System and effectively manage manpower to meet capacity requirementsMay lead / participate and support Lean events - Ensure that Continuous Improvement (CI) / Lean techniques are being utilized to sustain daily operational improvementUtilize the daily operating system to drive PQDC (People, Quality, Delivery, Cost) performance at the cell levelAssure Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI) effectively deployed into production cells6S - Ensure the development and deployment of a safe and healthy work environment including appropriate training in safety practicesFollow Standard Operating Process (SOP) for Production Supervisor / Senior SupervisorBusiness Partner
Delivering a production plan to VSL to achieve SOFP shipmentsCollaborate with senior manager and Human Resources on team staffing decisions and employee relationsCollaborate with the Health Safety and Environmental (HS&E) team on safety mattersCenter of Expertise (COE)
Production / Senior Production RoadmapEducation, Experience and Certification Requirements
Preferred Bachelor’s degree or Technical Qualification with related experience (3-5 years)Leadership trainingMust be willing to work at Kulim High Tech Park, Kedah, MalaysiaMust have experience from the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industrySeniority level
AssociateEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Manufacturing and ProductionIndustries
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