The Production Supervisor role entails the overall management, supervision, and performance oversight of the TV and smartphone assembly lines. This involves planning and executing daily production schedules, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards, maintaining a safe working environment, and leading a dedicated team of production operators and technicians. The successful candidate must possess strong stewardship, hands-on technical comprehension of electronic assembly processes, and a core focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the production floor, including scheduling, staffing, and workflow management.
- Monitor production processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate with Materials Handling Teams to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for production.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Train, mentor, and develop production staff to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any issues or concerns within the production team.
- Work with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve technical issues, improve product quality, and optimize production processes.
- Implement Kaizen tenets and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline operations.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as production output, throughput, and efficiency.
- Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Assist New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including training and trial production.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates are considered strong if they meet the following criteria:
- Possess a degree in Electrical and Electronics engineering, manufacturing/industrial engineering.
- Have a minimum 5 years work experience in the electronics industry, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrate proven experience in a production supervisory role within the electronics manufacturing industry, with a strong comprehension of the CKD/SKD process and technology.
- Have excellent stewardship and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve production goals.
- Demonstrate solid knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management principles and practices.
- Have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Possess excellent communication and people relations skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality management systems, lean manufacturing guidelines, and safety regulations.
- Possess knowledge of Kaizen 6S principles.
- Have a comprehension of production machinery and proper assembly procedures.
- Possess excellent knowledge of manufacturing safety protocols and regulations.
