Production Supervisor

Company Description

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

Job Description

We're looking for a Production Supervisor to join Smiths Detection at our Johor site. In this role, you will lead production operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of products while driving continuous improvement, quality excellence, and team performance. You will play a key role in managing production resources, developing team capability, and fostering a culture of operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams to achieve business objectives while fostering a positive and high-performing work environment.
• Manage production manpower, tools, equipment, and resources to meet delivery and operational targets.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor production activities, ensuring priorities are effectively managed and customer commitments are met.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives to improve productivity, quality, workplace conditions, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor production performance, analyze operational data, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain adherence to organizational procedures and manufacturing requirements.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, systems, and documentation, including JES and ISO requirements.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace through EHS compliance and 5S practices.
• Identify and resolve production issues through effective problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver operational objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equipment reliability through timely escalation, repair coordination, and evaluation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Contribute to business success by supporting operational and strategic initiatives as required.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience within an electro-mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading large production teams, with experience supervising up to 30 personnel and managing larger workforce populations preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance management.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with quality and environmental management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Proficiency in driving operational excellence through data-driven decision-making and process optimization.

Why Join Us

At Smiths Detection, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global technology business where innovation, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Join a team committed to developing talent, driving operational excellence, and delivering solutions that help make the world a safer place.

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website.