Value Stream Leader/Production Supervisor

Job Posting Title

Value Stream Leader/Production Supervisor

Legal Entity

GKN Driveline Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Malaysia

Job Description Summary

Manages other team leaders or teams of employees/operators using machinery or equipment to assist with all manufacturing activities of a plant or production process, including production, materials, health & safety, quality control, and other steps along a value stream.

Job Description:

• Lead daily production operations to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) targets.
• Manage manpower planning, operator training, certification, and skill matrix effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, Work Instructions (WI), and production-related documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions with cross functional team for production and quality issues.
• Support customer complaint investigations and implementation of corrective actions related to manufacturing processes.
• Conduct and drive Layered Process Audits (LPA) and ensure effective closure of findings.
• Review production process changes (4M Change) and ensure compliance with quality and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational issues.
• Act as plus one to the Production Manager and support overall factory performance and people development.

• Other relevant duties as assigned. 

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment as Production Engineer, Process Engineer, or equivalent role.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, problem solving (8D, 5-Why), and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of production processes, quality systems, and customer requirements.
• Experience in manpower development, training, and skill matrix management.
• Well-versed in Layered Process Audit (LPA), SOP/WI development, and manufacturing documentation control.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.