Assistant Process Manager

Highstar Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Padang Serai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Highstar Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a capable process and operations manager to approve process documents, supervise workshops, and continuously improve production processes. The role will analyze efficiency, participate in inspections, and oversee equipment acceptance while standardising workshop practices.

The candidate will lead supplier evaluation for raw materials, manage information resources on battery production quality and technology, and drive talent development and staffing

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or higher; Chemical Engineering or Electrochemistry preferred.
• At least 5 years in the industry.
• Led the introduction of more than 5 new products or processes within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Approve process documents and related work instructions.
• Supervise production workshops and departments in implementing process documents and continually improve production processes.
• Participate in improving process capability at each production stage.
• Analyze and improve production efficiency across all processes.
• Participate in process discipline inspections.
• Participate in equipment acceptance, evaluating process capability and production efficiency.
• Analyze and handle major and urgent process abnormalities in workshops and related departments.
• Responsible for standardization work within the workshop.
• Evaluate supplier changes for raw and auxiliary materials related to finalized products.
• Promote shared management of information resources related to lithium battery production, quality, and technology.
• Review and dispose of slow-moving inventory (raw/auxiliary materials, components, packaging materials).
• Propose handling plans for returned lithium battery products, in-process defects, and B-grade products.
• Review departmental staffing structure and position allocation; review functions and job descriptions; oversee monthly performance evaluations; oversee improvement plans.
• Establish workshop 6S and safety management systems; organize inspections; ensure rectification of non-compliance and hazards.
• Lead workforce planning and staffing; promote employee awareness and culture; build talent pipeline; guide onboarding and evaluate skills; allocate staff based on workload; propose planning.

Skills

Verbal communication

Foreign language proficiency

Problem analysis

Problem solving

Coordination

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Quality management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Chemical Engineering or Electrochemistry

Job description

1. Approve process documents and related functional work instructions.

2. Supervise production workshops and relevant departments in implementing process documents, and continuously improve production processes.

3. Participate in improving process capability at each production stage.

4. Analyze and improve production efficiency across all processes.

5. Participate in process discipline inspections.

6. Take part in equipment acceptance, mainly evaluating process capability and production efficiency.

7. Analyze and handle major and urgent process abnormalities in workshops and related departments.

8. Be responsible for standardization work within the workshop.

9. Participate in evaluating supplier changes for raw and auxiliary materials related to finalized products.

10. Promote shared management of information resources related to lithium battery production, quality, and technology.

11. Participate in the review and disposal of slow-moving inventory (raw/auxiliary materials, components, and packaging materials).

12. Propose handling plans for returned lithium battery products, in-process defective items, and B-grade products.

3 Performance Management

1. Review departmental staffing structure and position allocation.

2. Review departmental functions and job descriptions.

3. Review monthly departmental performance evaluations.

4. Oversee performance improvement plans and their implementation.

4 6S and Safety Management (On-site)

1. Establish workshop 6S and safety management systems in line with company requirements.

2. Organize regular 6S and safety inspections.

3. Supervise and ensure timely rectification of non-compliance and safety hazards identified during inspections.

5 Personnel and Training Management

1. Lead workforce planning and position structuring within the department.

2. Promote employee awareness and corporate culture.

3. Build and develop a departmental talent pipeline.

4. Guide training plan development, conduct onboarding training, and evaluate job skills.

5. Allocate staff efficiently based on workload.

6. Propose workforce planning and staffing needs, and manage departmental personnel effectively.

Job Qualifications

Education Background Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Chemical Engineering or Electrochemistry are preferred.

Skill Requirements Strong verbal communication and foreign language proficiency

Solid problem analysis and problem-solving abilities

Good coordination and interpersonal communication skills

Strong teamwork capability

Comprehensive knowledge of quality management techniques; familiarity with quality management methodologies

Work Experience / Training At least 5 years of experience in the industry

Led the introduction of more than 5 new products or new processes within the industry