Team Leader - Moulding

Bradken is a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer of innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a workforce of more than 3,000 employees, our ability to adapt and evolve keeps us firmly positioned as global leaders in the wear solutions market.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our manufacturing operations in Merlimau, Melaka.

As a Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in overseeing a team of production workers, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality output. This is a full-time position based on-site at our facility.

In this role you will:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of a team of production workers

• Monitor team performance and productivity, and implement strategies to optimize workflows

• Provide hands-on training and coaching to team members to develop their skills

• Identify and resolve any operational issues or bottlenecks in a timely manner

• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety and quality standards

• Collaborate with other departments to plan and execute production schedules

• Provide regular progress reports to management

You will have:

• Proven experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor / Shift Lead in a manufacturing environment, especially heavy industry

• 5 to 7 years in moulding

• Strong engineering drawing skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate a team

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control & resource management

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong communication and reporting skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic team. Able to work on shift hours (morning and afternoon), 6 days work week (Mon to Sat) but do not exceed 45 hours per week

Qualification

Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology (other types of Engineering / Technical disciplines will be considered.

Technical Skills

• Foundry pattern - pattern assembly, repair, and familiarity with wood, metal and resin patterns

• Knowledge of casting design principles, tolerances and shrinkage allowance

• Tooling - machining processes, jigs, fixtures, gauges and tooling design. Require proficiency in CAD/CAM software