Job Description
Job Title:  MGR I PRODUCTION
Posting Start Date:  9/11/26
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 Description: 

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)

Job Locations:

No. 1412, Lorong Perusahaan 1
Kawasan Perusahaan Perai
Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600
Malaysia

Posting City:  Penang
Job Country:  Malaysia
Travel Required:  10% to 25%
Requisition ID:  158407
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Manufacturing