Chief Operating Officer

Asia Recruit; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Recruit is seeking a seasoned Chief Operating Officer to lead all quarry operations across Malaysia. You will drive productivity, cost efficiency, and equipment performance while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.

Based in Kuantan, you will collaborate with Top Management on strategic planning and long‑term development. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Degree in a related field with at least 10 years in quarry/mining or heavy industry and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in quarry/mining or heavy industry with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of quarry operations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily quarry operations.
• Improve productivity, cost efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.
• Develop operational strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Monitor performance, production targets, and KPIs.
• Lead and coach department heads across Operations, HSE, Maintenance, and Logistics.
• Solve operational issues and support long‑term quarry development.
• Work with Top Management on business planning and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Budgeting

Financial awareness

Education

Diploma or Degree in related disciplines

Job description

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Company Background:

Our client is a long established company specialises in producing high-quality quarry products for construction industry and infrastructure development. They are currently looking for aCOO for all their quarry operations within Malaysia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily quarry operations.
• Improve productivity, cost efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.
• Develop operational strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Monitor performance, production targets, and key operational KPIs.
• Lead and coach department heads across Operations, HSE, Maintenance, and Logistics.
• Solve operational issues and support long‑term quarry development.
• Work closely with the Top Management on business planning and improvement initiatives.

Job requirements:

• Minimum a Diploma / Degree in related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of related experience in quarry, mining, or heavy industry, with leadership background.
• Strong knowledge of quarry operations and safety requirements.
• Good planning, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Financial awareness (budgeting, cost control, capital expenditure).
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be willing to travel to quarry sites across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak.
• Willing to be based in Kuantan, Pahang.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.