Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

1. Production & Operation Control

. Supervise daily operations of plastic injection molding machines and supporting equipment.

. Ensure production schedules are met according to planning and customer requirements.

. Monitor machine performance, cycle time, and output efficiency.

. Coordinate mold changeover, machine setup, and parameter adjustment during production runs.

. Ensure correct use of raw materials, colorants, and regrind according to approved standards.

2. Quality Control & Process Improvement

. Ensure all molded parts meet dimensional, visual, and functional quality requirements.

. Enforce adherence to process parameters, work instructions, and inspection plans.

. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects such as short shots, flash, warpage, burn marks, and sink marks.

. Collaborate with QA and Engineering teams on continuous improvement initiatives.

. Support implementation of SPC, pokayoke, and lean manufacturing practices.

3. Machine and Mold Repair & Maintenance

. Coordinate with maintenance and tooling teams on machine downtime and mold repairs.

. Coordinate with suppliers on machine repairs.

. Ensure machine maintenance is carried out according to schedule.

4. Workforce Supervision

. Supervise, train, and motivate operators, technicians, and material handlers.

. Allocate manpower effectively for shift operations and production priorities.

. Conduct daily briefings, shift handovers, and onthejob training.

. Monitor operator discipline, attendance, and adherence to safety rules.

. Support performance evaluations and skill development planning.

5. Safety, Health & Compliance

. Enforce workplace safety rules and safe machine operation procedures.

. Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.

. Promote 5S, housekeeping, and proper use of PPE at all times.

. Participate in safety audits and incident investigations.

6. Documentation & Reporting

. Maintain accurate production records, downtime reports, scrap records, and output data.

. Prepare weekly and monthly production reports.

. Update process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions as required.

. Support internal and external audits.

Job Requirements

1.Education

. Minimum Diploma in Precision Engineering, Mold Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline

2.Experience

. 1-3 years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing will be advantageous

. Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply

. Prior experience supervising operators or leading a production shift is preferred.

. Experience with precision plastic components for industrial or pneumatic products is an advantage.

3.Technical Skills & Knowledge

. Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes and defect analysis

. Familiarity with thermoplastic materials (e.g. PBT, POM, PP, PA, PPS)

. Basic understanding of mold design, mold construction, and maintenance principles

. Ability to read engineering drawings and process sheets

. Knowledge of process optimization and cycle time improvement