Manufacturing Operations Executive

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Assist in preparing and updating daily and weekly production schedules.
• Support the release and tracking of production work orders based on agreed priorities.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) and update tracking records accurately.
• Follow up on production progress and highlight schedule delays or delivery risks.
• Coordinate production updates with the Production Supervisor and related departments.
• Engineering Coordination
• Track NPI milestones, ECO progress, and related engineering action items.
• Coordinate production support requests with Engineering.
• Follow up on open engineering actions and update status reports.
• Support production readiness activities for engineering transfers.
• Material & Resource Coordination
• Follow up on material availability with Purchasing and Warehouse teams.
• Monitor shortages that may affect production schedules.
• Track tooling, fixtures, consumables, and machine availability before production starts.
• Escalate material or resource constraints that may affect production output or delivery.
• Operational Reporting
• Prepare daily production updates and weekly operational reports.
• Maintain KPI dashboards and production tracking files.
• Monitor production output, WIP, schedule adherence, and delivery performance.
• Provide accurate data for management review meetings.
• Cross-functional Communication
• Coordinate routine communication among Engineering, Production, Quality, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Management.
• Support daily production meetings by preparing notes, action items, and follow-up records.
• Follow up with action owners until items are completed or escalated.
• Escalate unresolved operational issues to the appropriate manager.
• Continuous Improvement Support
• Assist in identifying workflow gaps, delays, or bottlenecks.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and operational improvement activities.
• Participate in improvement projects as assigned.
• Suggest practical improvements to planning, tracking, and coordination processes.
• Documentation & System Administration
• Maintain production schedules, planning records, WIP trackers, and KPI files.
• Update production status in operational tracking files accurately and on time.
• Ensure operational documents are current, organized, and properly distributed.
• Maintain records in accordance with company procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Entry-level candidates or fresh graduates with strong organizational and analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Prior internship or work experience in manufacturing, production planning, operations coordination, or supply chain is an advantage.
• Exposure to semiconductor or electronics manufacturing is preferred but not required.
• Skills & Competencies
• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to update operational tracking files accurately.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with guidance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and willing to learn.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Production schedule update accuracy
• Work order tracking accuracy
• WIP tracking accuracy
• Timely follow-up on action items
• Material readiness tracking
• Operational report accuracy and timeliness
• KPI dashboard update timeliness
• Internal response and escalation timeliness
• Working Relationships
• Internal
• Engineering
• Production
• Quality
• Purchasing
• Warehouse
• Finance
• Management
• External
• Customers, when assigned for delivery updates.
• Suppliers, when assigned for material follow-up.

Additional Information

The Manufacturing Operations Executive supports day-to-day manufacturing coordination to help ensure production schedules, material readiness, engineering support, and customer delivery requirements are followed up in a timely manner. This role works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Purchasing teams to maintain clear communication, accurate tracking, and smooth operational execution. The role focuses on coordination, documentation, reporting, and follow-up support. It does not make technical engineering decisions or directly supervise production personnel.

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