Director of Manufacturing

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Sepang, Malaysia seeks an experienced leader to manage its Manufacturing Division. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with an MBA as an advantage, and have over 15 years of experience in process manufacturing. Responsibilities include overseeing operational performance, strategic planning, and cultivating best practices to drive productivity and cost-effectiveness. The role demands strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple plants effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in process manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing technologies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing concepts and operational efficiency methods.
• Competency in resolving operational issues affecting supply and demand.
• Ability to formulate long-term business plans for Production and Engineering.
• Capability to develop novel solutions for operational efficiencies.
• Competency in trend analysis to evaluate strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience managing multiple plants and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of the Manufacturing Division.
• Provide leadership towards achieving the company’s mission and goals.
• Plan and direct division activities for agreed targets and standards.
• Identify and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Monitor and report on operational issues and development plans.
• Direct department managers to accomplish manufacturing goals.
• Set and manage key performance indicators for all reports.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing best practices.
• Maintain constructive relationships with all stakeholders.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of the company’s Manufacturing Division, which comprises (1) Engineering, (2) Production, (3) Operational Excellence and (4) Health, Safety & Environment.
• Provide leadership towards achievement of Company’s mission, strategy, goals and objectives with active participation in the strategic alignment of the division.
• Plan and direct the Division’s activities to achieve agreed target and standards for financial and trading performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence.
• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data.
• Monitor, measure and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievement within agreed formats, timescales and budgets.
• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Set and manage key performance indicators for all direct reports to achieve objectives in relation to clients, people, processes and financial outcomes.
• Formulate and recommend manufacturing best practices that guide the organisation in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with all parties, working to maintain constructive working relationship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. MBA will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in process manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing technologies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience in Lean manufacturing concepts and operational efficiency methods and practices.
• Competency in resolving operational issues that impact supply and demand.
• Competency in formulating long-term business plans for Production and Engineering.
• Competency in novel solutions with measurable value to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness of operations.
• Competency in trend analysis to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and their implications on operations.
• Capability of managing multiple plants, leading cross-functional teams for production and engineering.