Plant Manager - (Johor Baru, Malaysia)

Links International; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the EMS / Automation sector is seeking a Plant Manager fluent in Mandarin Chinese to establish a new factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role involves team leadership, process improvement, and compliance oversight to meet production targets and ensure quality standards.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in manufacturing, with 3 years in senior management.
• Strong knowledge of modern management strategies and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Setting up a team for the factory from scratch.
• Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity.
• Manage compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Compliance Oversight

Planning

Customer-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in electronic engineering

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing

Tools

Automated machinery

SMT machines

Job description

Job Title: Plant Manager (Chinese Speaking)

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (on site work)

Are you from within the EMS / Automation market sector, with Factory Setup Experience? With proven ability to establish and manage a new factory?

Our client is a listed EMS / Automation solution provider, and we're looking for an experienced Factory Manager to lead the establishment of our new factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production targets are met while fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Setting up a team for the factory from scratch, ensuring that all manufacturing facilities and processes are aligned with our production goals.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency within the factory.
• Factory layout: Design the layout of the factory to ensure smooth operations are in place
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with local partners and communities to support our operations.
• Compliance Oversight: Manage various aspects of factory operations, including equipment moving, safety, health, environmental sustainability, and labor rights, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years in manufacturing, process, and engineering quality, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management role. Strong knowledge of modern management strategies and quality standards, particularly in PCBA.
• Technical Skills: Over 5 years of hands-on experience in automated machinery or equipment manufacturing, especially with SMT machines (wave soldering and reflow soldering).
• Mindset: Customer-oriented with strong planning, business acumen, and cross-functional coordination skills. You should be reliable, goal-oriented, and ambitious in your career.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin Chinese is a must, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse teams, including both Chinese management and local Malaysian staff.

Suitable applicants should apply now highlighting relevant experience on their resume. We regret to inform that only suitable applicants will be chosen for interview.