Assistant Manager – Operations (Management / Cross-Functional)

IJM Industry; Bestari Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Annual leave 20 days

EPF contribution

Hospitalization insurance

Bonuses

Learning & development

Job summary

IJM Industry in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Manager – Operations to support day-to-day operations and cross-functional coordination across departments. The role entails monitoring progress of operational activities, implementing management instructions, and ensuring timely updates to leadership.

The position targets individuals with strong project management background and exposure to construction or infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• At least 5 years of project management experience in construction or related industries.
• Good to have: experience in high-rise building and infrastructure projects; network of industry contacts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring day-to-day business operations and support implementation of management decisions.
• Coordinate across Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Project/Site, Safety, ISO/Quality and other functions.
• Maintain action trackers, ensure deadlines are met, and escalate issues to the Operations Manager.
• Prepare agendas, reports and documents for management meetings and track decisions.
• Collect and consolidate operational information for management reporting and summaries.
• Coordinate cross-functional matters related to ongoing projects and business activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Operations support

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of relevant Project Management experience

Job description

Assistant Manager – Operations (Management / Cross-Functional)

Launch your Assistant Manager – Operations career with IJM Industry, South East Asia's leading concrete manufacturer, gaining hands‑on experience in construction cost management. You'll work on major infrastructure projects while developing expertise in our cutting‑edge manufacturing processes. This role is for IJM Building Systems Sdn Bhd specialises in high‑rise construction, offering integrated solutions from design to completion. It also advances automation and spun pile technology through the design, build, and installation of machinery for greater efficiency and performance.

What We Offer:

Medical coverage: Up to RM2,000 (single) / RM4,000 (married), including optical, dental, chiropractic & TCM.

Annual Leave: 20 days for executive and above (with up to 5 days carry-forward).

EPF Contribution: Additional 1% of EPF contribution rate by employer after 3 years of service (up to an additional 5% of contribution rate by employer)

Hospitalization Insurance: Extended to spouse and children.

Good bonuses: Based on both company and individual performance.

Learning & Development:

Internal soft skills training (e.g., AI, Microsoft Excel).

External training and collaborative improvement projects.

High‑performing talents may be nominated for Leadership Development Program, aimed at grooming future leaders.

Your Impact:

Management & Operations Support Assist in monitoring the overall day-to-day business operations. Support the implementation of instructions and decisions issued by the Management Coordinate assigned management matters across relevant departments. Monitor the progress of important operational activities and highlight delays or issues. Provide timely updates to the Management on outstanding matters.

Cross-Department Coordination Liaise with departments including Administration, Finance, Purchasing, Project/Site, Safety, ISO/Quality and other functions as required. Facilitate communication between departments on matters involving multiple functions. Ensure relevant parties understand their responsibilities, required actions and deadlines. Follow up with responsible personnel to ensure agreed actions are completed. Assist in resolving communication gaps and coordination issues between departments.

Follow-Up & Action Tracking Maintain a systematic tracker for management instructions, action items, deadlines and outstanding issues. Follow up with responsible personnel on overdue or incomplete actions. Monitor the status of corrective actions until closure. Escalate unresolved or repeatedly delayed matters to the Operations Manager. Ensure important matters are not left unattended or without clear ownership.

Management Meeting Support Assist in preparing agendas, reports and supporting documents for management meetings. Coordinate information and updates from relevant departments. Record key decisions, responsibilities and deadlines where required. Maintain an action-item tracker following management meetings. Follow up with responsible parties and provide progress updates to the Management

Information & Reporting Collect and consolidate operational information from different departments. Assist in preparing management reports, operational updates and summaries. Verify that information received from departments is complete and timely. Highlight significant changes, delays, risks or issues requiring management attention. Maintain proper records of operational follow-ups and management decisions.

Project / Business Coordination Assist in coordinating cross-functional matters relating to ongoing projects and business activities. Follow up on matters involving project/site teams, purchasing, finance, administration, safety and other departments. Monitor key operational requirements such as manpower, materials, equipment, documentation, procurement and project support. Identify potential delays or resource conflicts and report them to the Operations Manager. Assist in coordinating timely solutions between relevant departments.

Works closely with: Director Department Heads Administration Finance / Accounts Purchasing / Procurement Project / Site Teams Safety ISO / Quality Human Resources, where applicable Other internal and external parties as assigned

Must Have:

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of relevant Project Management.

Good to Have:

Previous experience in construction or High-rise building and infrastructure experience

Understanding of project management principles

Knowledge of industry procurement processes

Existing network of industry contacts

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?

IJM Corporation Berhad Industry Division, led by Industrial Concrete Products Sdn Bhd (ICP), is the largest manufacturer of High Performance Pretensioned Spun High Strength Concrete Piles (ICP Piles) in South East Asia.

The company maintains its market leadership through extensive R&D to improve the quality of its products and services and a concerted export strategy. All ICP factories are MS ISO 9001:2008 certified.

ICP Piles are exported to many markets including the USA, Canada, the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives, Myanmar, and Vietnam. ICP Piles are also supplied to many projects in Southern China from our plant in Jiangmen, China.

IJM Corporation Berhad Industry Division, led by Industrial Concrete Products Sdn Bhd (ICP), is the largest manufacturer of High Performance Pretensioned Spun High Strength Concrete Piles (ICP Piles) in South East Asia.

The company maintains its market leadership through extensive R&D to improve the quality of its products and services and a concerted export strategy. All ICP factories are MS ISO 9001:2008 certified.

ICP Piles are exported to many markets including the USA, Canada, the Middle East, Singapore, Maldives, Myanmar, and Vietnam. ICP Piles are also supplied to many projects in Southern China from our plant in Jiangmen, China.

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