Digital Manufacturing Lead (Regional)

Michael Page; Seremban; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Lead Digital Manufacturing Transformation expert for its regional manufacturing network in Malaysia. The role focuses on deploying digital manufacturing initiatives and guiding Industry 4.0 adoption across sites.

You will develop roadmaps, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain and IT. Travel across sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, or Industry 4.0 environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Experience leading regional programmes, deployments, or transformation projects.
• Knowledge of automation, data analytics, AI, and manufacturing technologies.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across regional manufacturing sites (50-75%).

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional deployment and execution of digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop and manage digital transformation roadmaps across manufacturing sites.
• Support implementation, integration, and connectivity of digital manufacturing solutions.
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and best practices.
• Deliver training and capability development programmes for site teams.
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during implementation.
• Establish governance processes and track project performance and outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and drive effective change management.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Digital Manufacturing

Industry 4.0

Data Analytics

Automation

AI technologies

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Lead Industry 4.0 transformation across a regional manufacturing network
• High-impact role with exposure to senior leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing organisation with a strong footprint across production and supply chain operations. They are committed to driving digital innovation, operational excellence, and Industry 4.0 transformation across their regional network.

Job Description

• Lead the regional deployment and execution of digital manufacturing initiatives
• Develop and manage digital transformation roadmaps across manufacturing sites
• Support implementation, integration, and connectivity of digital manufacturing solutions
• Drive adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and best practices
• Deliver training and capability development programmes for site teams
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and IT stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support during implementation
• Establish governance processes and track project performance and outcomes
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and drive effective change management
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, or Industry 4.0 environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and supply chain operations
• Experience leading regional programmes, deployments, or transformation projects
• Knowledge of automation, data analytics, AI, and manufacturing technologies
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organisational levels
• Willingness to travel extensively across regional manufacturing sites (50-75%)

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a reputable multinational company (MNC).
• Permanent role with potential for career growth.

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7107072