Chief Operations Officer (COO)

ExecThread; Seremban; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to oversee full P&L performance and drive Lean transformation. The ideal candidate will have 18-25 years of manufacturing experience, with a proven track record in senior leadership roles, specifically in automotive or medical device sectors. Responsibilities include managing various functions and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The role requires a structured leader who emphasizes a customer-first mindset and excels in SAP manufacturing digitization.

Qualifications

• 18-25 years of manufacturing experience, with 10 years in senior leadership roles.
• Background in automotive or medical device manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success in SAP manufacturing digitization and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full P&L operational performance.
• Oversee manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, and warehousing.
• Drive Lean transformation and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Lean transformation

OEE improvement

Waste reduction

SAP integration

Leadership development

Job description

The Company is seeking a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to play a pivotal role in its major growth and transformation phase. The successful candidate will be responsible for full P&L operational performance, overseeing various functions including manufacturing, quality, engineering, supply chain, planning, maintenance, and warehousing. A key focus of the role is to drive Lean transformation, OEE improvement, waste reduction, and process standardization, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The COO will also lead SAP integration and real-time digital manufacturing adoption, and be instrumental in building and mentoring second-line leadership to foster a culture of discipline, ownership, and customer-centricity.

Applicants for the COO position at the company should have 18-25 years of manufacturing experience, with a minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles and a proven track record of multi-site oversight. A background in automotive or medical device manufacturing is essential, as is a strong foundation in process discipline, SOP-driven culture, and efficient practices. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in SAP manufacturing digitization, deep Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a hands-on operational grounding. The role requires a structured, decisive leader with high energy, resilience, and a customer-first mindset, who is comfortable spending significant time on-site and is adept at managing capital expenditure projects and upcoming expansions.