Billet Casting Plant Leader - Start-Up & Optimization

Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd; Bintulu; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the Billet Casting operations, drive safe and efficient production, and support startup and continuous improvement of the new phase facility.

You will oversee daily casting activities, plan operations, manage KPIs, and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS and other departments to ensure reliable production and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as stated; minimum 8–10 years in metal casting/ heavy industry.
• Experience in billet/ aluminum casting and Cast House operations is advantageous.
• At least 3–5 years in a managerial or senior production leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities in the billet casting department to meet targets.
• Plan billet casting operations to maintain schedules and output.
• Establish and monitor KPIs: productivity, quality, downtime, and efficiency.
• Lead commissioning and ramp-up of new billet production facilities.
• Develop procedures, work instructions, and process improvements.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance per SOP and EHS requirements.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Data analysis

Production planning

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/ Materials/ Mechanical/ Chemical/ Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering

Job description

Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead the Billet Casting operations, drive safe and efficient production, and support startup and continuous improvement of the new phase facility.

You will oversee daily casting activities, plan operations, manage KPIs, and coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS and other departments to ensure reliable production and product quality.