MGR I PRODUCTION (Penang, 07, MY, 13600)

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Manages day-to-day operations, improves production efficiency, reduces costs, ensures quality and quantity, and completes orders safely.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and

cost targets are achieved.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,

and Kaizen activities.

• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and resource allocation to

meet customer demand.

• Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and

environmental health & safety (EHS) policies.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance across

production teams.

• Monitor production KPIs (efficiency, scrap, downtime, OEE) and implement

corrective actions where necessary.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain,

Maintenance) to resolve issues and support operational excellence.

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors, line leaders, and technicians to

build strong leadership capability.

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and transfer projects with minimal

disruption to ongoing operations.

• Manage production budgets, manpower planning, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a

leadership/managerial role.

• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and EHS

compliance.

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (preferably cable, electronics, or related

industries).

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)