Manufacturing Manager (Plating)

Your Job

As a Plating Manufacturing Manager at Molex Malaysia (Penang), your main responsibility is to oversee the development, implementation and optimization of manufacturing processes within the Plating department. You will manage a team of Engineers and Technicians, ensuring processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Plating manufacturing processes, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills to drive continuous improvements across all production lines.

Our Team

Plating department.

You will manage a team that liaises closely with various internal stakeholders, such as Process Engineer, Production Engineer and Production Supervisor, to deliver exceptional service to our customers.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the optimization of Plating manufacturing processes to improve yield, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and increase process efficiency.
• Develop and execute continuous improvement programs, utilizing tools such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, and SPC to address process bottlenecks and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, develop action plans, and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members to ensure they remain up to date with the latest manufacturing technologies and best practices.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify skill gaps, and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Ensure all Plating processes meet industry quality standards and comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to develop and implement quality assurance plans for new and existing processes.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process-related quality issues, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures to ensure product consistency and reliability.
• Oversee the execution of process engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and monitor progress, ensuring that project goals are aligned with business objectives.
• Report on project status to senior management, highlighting milestones, risks, and proposed solutions to any challenges.
• Develop and manage the process engineering budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for continuous improvement initiatives and capital expenditures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through process improvements, equipment upgrades, and material efficiency.
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Reduction in scrap rates and rework costs.
• Improvement in production yield and efficiency.
• High customer satisfaction with product quality and process consistency.
• Successful implementation of process improvements leads to cost savings.
  
  
  

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fields with more than 10 years manufacturing experience
• Currently hold a leadership role
• Plating experience will be added advantage
  
  
  

What Will Put You Ahead:

• A track record of achieving or exceeding KPI
• Strong familiarity with plating line machine, equipment and chemistry
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships within department
• Advanced expertise in electroplating and lead qualification
  
  
  

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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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