6540 - Factory Manager

Company Overview:

Established in 1989. A leading global electronics manufacturing services provider, this company specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers worldwide.

Job Description 

• To lead, monitor and supervise a manufacturing team to meet production plan. In order to produce a quality product with a proper production system, quality standard and high productivity/efficiency.
• Establish and maintain a competitive production department and continuously improve processes and employees to achieve operational excellence in all areas of production
• Maximize productivity and optimize utilization rates
• Co-ordinates with all departments in the company to ensure smooth production flow.
• Assists and troubleshoots manufacturing processes, calculates and sets standard time and production costing of existing and new products.
• Assists and troubleshoots existing processes and proposes methods such as automation or improved equipment and production tooling to achieve higher work efficiency and product quality.
• Conceives layouts for new product lines as required. Maintain and organise the plant facilities, production equipment and plant utilities so as to minimize downtime of any of those.
• Organise resources and material transferred from store to achieve production output as per customer requirement.
• Produce work according to company SOPs and WIs, to minimize quality problems ( in house and at customer)
• Ensure all production team is properly trained to execute the assigned jobs
• Continuous improvement of subordinates to achieve optimal performance by using MbO coaching, training,..)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and skill enhancement
• Involvement in problem solving.
• As part of the EEM MT, contribute to the company targets.
• Monitor and control the inventory of Work-In-Progress.
• Establish, operate and improving effective internal control systems to enhance productivity & quality.
• Identify technology and capex requirements in line with future production plans
• Minimize waste ( scrap, cost of non quality/conformance) and maintain 5S in all production areas
• Liaise with relevant authorities, such as Fire Brigade, TNB, etc. to meet the government regulations
• Delivery of world class services ( targeted quality, on time shipment, competitive cost)
• Leading a team of Section Heads who are responsible for their respective Section
• Lead the companies LEAN initiative
• Contribute to strategic & operational management as a member of the management team
• Manages department budget and controls expense.

Job Requirements 

• EEM/EMM: Degree/Diploma, preferable in Manufacturing/Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering.
• ECH: Graduate form technical FH/University preferable in electronics
• Minimum 10 years similar working experience in an EMS environment, with at least 3 years at managerial level
• Result oriented and willing to work under pressure and tight schedule
• Experience in PCBA, SMT and preferably injection moulding.
• Excellent track record with proven achievements in current and past jobs.
• Familiar with ERP system such as BaaN/SAP/Mapics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership qualities, resourcefulness and demonstrated high level of initiative, hands-on.
• Ability to work at fast pace and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience in project, process management, development and change management.