Engineer - Operational Excellence

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd; Sepang; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartalega NGC Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an entry-level Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to support continuous improvement efforts. You will apply IE principles, Lean practices, and data collection to develop standard work and improve output.

You will perform time studies, 5S audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while using Excel, PowerPoint, and basic AutoCAD to complete tasks. Fresh graduates with minimal experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IE, manufacturing or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Entry-level exposure to Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic time studies and speed modelling under supervision using Lean concepts.
• Collect operational data and document process information for standard work development.
• Perform 5S audits and execute basic workplace improvement activities.
• Use Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, charts, formulas), PowerPoint, and basic AutoCAD tools to complete tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and follow guidance to deliver tasks on time.
• Execute additional tasks or project activities assigned by supervision.

Skills

Time study

Lean principles

5S

Kaizen

Data collection

Standard work

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Job description

Apply IE principles, including time study, speed modelling, process documentation, and productivity metrics, to improve work methods and output performance.

Utilize Lean fundamentals such as 5S, waste elimination, visual management, and Kaizen rules to strengthen operational discipline and drive continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities :

Conduct basic time studies and speed modelling under supervision using Lean concepts.

Collect operational data and document process information for standard work development.

Perform 5S audits and execute basic workplace improvement activities.

Use Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, charts, formulas), PowerPoint, and basic AutoCAD tools to complete assigned tasks.

Collaborate with team members and follow operational guidance to deliver tasks on time.

Execute additional tasks or project activities assigned by the Superior or Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Fresh graduate or up to 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Entry‑level exposure to Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing concepts, including process documentation and basic technical practices.

Basic knowledge of IE principles, Lean fundamentals, and analytical methods.

Familiarity with Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, charts), PowerPoint, and basic AutoCAD functions.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• Do you have experience working within a lean agile team?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Operational Excellence Executive?

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 5,001-10,000 employees

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single-line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single‑minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like‑minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.

The Hartalega story began in 1988. Our insatiable appetite to constantly surpass our own achievements has transformed what started as a single‑line production facility into what we are today, the leading nitrile gloves manufacturer in the world, with a growing capacity to produce billions of gloves every year. We export to over 70 countries across five continents, namely Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa.

As an industry leader, we pave the way forward through our commitment to innovation. We invented the world's first lightweight nitrile glove, which revolutionalised the industry by shifting the global demand from latex to nitrile gloves. Today, we are home to advanced proprietary manufacturing technology that allows us to safeguard the quality of our products and the efficiency of our operations. Our unrivalled proprietary technology provides us with an important competitive edge as we own the fastest production lines in the industry, producing more than 45,000 gloves per hour.

In all that we do, we are guided by our SHIELD (Synergy, Honesty, Innovation, Excellence, Learning, Dedication) values to do the right thing at all times. As we continue to grow by leaps and bounds, we are single‑minded in ensuring that we make a meaningful difference by enriching lives, from the healthcare practitioners and the people they care for to our very own #TeamHartanians, stakeholders and the community. We welcome like‑minded individuals to be part of our exciting team. Together, let us make a difference.