Assistant Factory Manager

Reeracoen Recruitment; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeracoen Recruitment in Shah Alam, Selangor invites a capable Factory Operations Manager to lead daily plant activities, with a focus on local staff, production lines, QA/QC & HSE, and lean improvement programs.

You will align shop-floor execution with the Japanese Plant Manager’s strategies, drive 5S and Kaizen initiatives, manage production schedules, and optimize material flows while ensuring safety and quality across water-based paints and coatings.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a factory workforce and optimize production lines.
• Experience in production planning and scheduling to meet delivery deadlines.
• Experience driving 5S and Kaizen initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Local staff management: oversee daily labor for 60–100 workers and operators.
• Team building and talent development to create future leaders and efficient teams.
• Bridge with Japanese management; implement plant policies on the shop floor.

Skills

People management

Production planning

Lean improvements

HSE oversight

Job description

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Reeracoen Recruitment – Shah Alam, Selangor

In collaboration with the Japanese Plant Manager, you will lead the overall daily management of factory operations, focusing primarily on local staff, including production lines, quality control, and labor management.

1. On-Site & Organizational Management (Core Responsibility)

• Local Staff Management: Handle daily labor management, guidance, and motivation for factory staff (approx. 60–100 production line workers and operators).
• Team Building & Talent Development: Develop next-generation leaders and operators, and establish efficient team structures.
• Bridge with Japanese Management: Understand the management policies and manufacturing strategies of the Japanese Plant Manager, acting as a bridge to align and implement them on the shop floor.

2. Production Management

• Production Planning & Execution: Manage manufacturing schedules and production lines according to delivery deadlines and order volumes.
• Yield Improvement & Cost Reduction: Propose and execute process improvements to minimize material loss and optimize production efficiency in paint and construction materials manufacturing.
• Inventory & Material Management: Optimize raw material procurement (chemical materials, etc.) and finished product inventory.

3. Quality Assurance & Health, Safety, and Environment (QA/QC & HSE)

• Maintain Quality Assurance Standards: Ensure compliance with product quality specifications (water-based paints, textured high-design coatings, etc.), investigate root causes of defects, and formulate preventive measures.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Management: Oversee occupational safety and health standards, enforce environmental management, mandate safety compliance, prevent accidents, and instruct on the proper handling of dust and chemical substances.

4. Operational Improvement (5S & Kaizen Activities)

• 5S Promotion: Drive 5S initiatives (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) across the factory floor.
• Kaizen Leadership: Lead continuous improvement (KAIZEN) activities to review and optimize manufacturing workflows.