Director of Operations Engineering

Private Advertiser; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser seeks a Director of Operations Engineering in Penang to lead all operations engineering activities, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. The role requires extensive experience in manufacturing environments, strategic leadership, and strong knowledge of lean and quality systems.

The position focuses on optimizing efficiency, enforcing standards, managing capex, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
• MBA or equivalent is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operations engineering strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead and mentor the operations engineering team, including recruitment and development.
• Oversee process optimisation to improve productivity and quality across operations.
• Establish and maintain manufacturing standards, procedures and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies.
• Manage capital expenditure projects and resource allocation for equipment and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Develop risk management strategies to identify and mitigate risks.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Process optimisation

Data analysis

KPI management

Quality management systems

Health and safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Automation technologies

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Operations Engineering in a full-time position based in Bukit Minyak, Penang. This is a strategic leadership role that will oversee all operations engineering functions and drive continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing and operational processes. As Director of Operations Engineering, you will be instrumental in optimising our operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading cross‑functional teams to deliver operational excellence. This role reports directly to senior management and has a significant impact on the company's operational performance and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive operations engineering strategies aligned with company objectives and business goals
• Lead, mentor and manage the operations engineering team, including recruitment, performance management and professional development
• Oversee process optimisation initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs and improve quality across all operational areas
• Establish and maintain robust operational standards, procedures and best practices throughout the manufacturing and operations functions
• Drive continuous improvement programmes utilising lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and other operational excellence methodologies
• Manage capital expenditure projects and ensure efficient allocation of resources for operational equipment and infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including production, quality, maintenance and supply chain to ensure seamless operations
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational metrics and implement corrective actions as required
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements across all operations
• Develop and execute risk management strategies to identify and mitigate operational risks
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the operations engineering function

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in operations engineering, manufacturing engineering or operations management within a complex industrial or electronics manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of 5+ years in a senior leadership or director-level role managing large teams and substantial budgets
• Extensive experience with lean manufacturing, process optimisation and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, automation technologies and operational best practices
• Demonstrated expertise in capital project management and capital expenditure planning
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics and KPI management
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and health and safety compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make strategic decisions
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing or related industries is preferred