ERP System Lead

Kemikon Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 167,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemikon Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced ERP lead to supervise daily ERP operations, evaluate workflows for bottlenecks, and drive continuous improvements in a manufacturing setting.

The role develops long-term ERP strategies, manages data governance, and oversees upgrades, migrations, and UAT, while training end users. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in ERP administration within discrete manufacturing, with strong MRP/BOM knowledge and hands-on ERP configuration experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in ERP administration with deep operational knowledge of discrete manufacturing workflows and factory-floor processes, and ERP software configuration.
• 3–5 years in a discrete/contract manufacturing environment with strong production planning, MRP, BOM, and shop-floor routing knowledge.
• Proven experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting ERP modules - Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Stock/Warehouse, and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations and continuous improvement of the ERP system by evaluating workflows to find bottlenecks, delays, or waste, and lead all system troubleshooting.
• Develop long-term ERP strategies, establish data management policies, and oversee system compliance and access security.
• Oversee upgrades, data migrations, UAT, and end-user training programs.
• Create documentation such as work instructions, process maps, and SOPs.
• Review critical business processes related to manufacturing, warehousing and customer shipments to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Define and implement productivity tools with IT, such as automated workflows, dashboards, paperless factory operations, and eLearning platforms.
• Propose a strategy and blueprint for the Company to develop Industry 4.0 standards.

Skills

ERP administration

Manufacturing knowledge

SQL/BI tools

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration

Job description

Supervise daily operations and continuous improvement of the ERP system by evaluating workflows to find bottlenecks, delays, or waste, and lead all system troubleshooting

Develop long-term ERP strategies, establish data management policies, and oversee
system compliance and access security

Oversee upgrades, data migrations, user acceptance testing (UAT), and end-user training programs

Create documentation such as work instructions, process maps, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Other Business Processes

Review all critical business process related to manufacturing, warehousing and customer shipments to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity

Define and implement in collaboration with the IT department productivity tools such
as automated workflows, data visualization dashboards, paperless factory operations,
eLearning platforms etc

Propose in collaboration with the IT department a strategy and blueprint for the
Company to develop Industry 4.0 standards

Requirement:

A bachelor's degree or diploma in Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Accounting, or Business Administration

7+ years of experience combining hands-on administration of an ERP system with deep operational knowledge of discrete manufacturing workflows and factory-floor processes, and ERP software configuration

At least 3–5 years working in a discrete/contract manufacturing environment with strong practical knowledgeof production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), bills of materials (BOM), and shop-floor routing

Proven experience configuring, administering, and troubleshooting ERP modules - specifically Manufacturing (MPS), Purchasing, Sales, Stock/Warehouse, and Accounting

Track record of leading system rollouts, version upgrades, data migration, and post-go-live optimization

Solid grasp of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, general ledger integration, and inventory valuation

Familiarity with SQL databases, custom report building, crystal reports, or BI integrations to extract production and financial KPIs

Experience connecting ERP systems with external tools such as CAD/PDM software, EDI systems, barcode scanners, or machine-monitoring hardware.

Ability to translate requirements between shop-floor operators, finance teams, and executive leadership while acting as the primary point of contact for ERP System support teams

Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and leading hands-on training sessions for end-users across departments

Preference is given to candidates with experience in Monitor ERP system, and in contract manufacturing for industrial mancinery

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Systems Lead?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have Process Optimisation experience?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 101-1,000 employees

History

Kemikon can be traced back to 2008, when a Swiss Contract Manufacturer moved to Malaysia and acquired a Penang based sheet metal fabricator. Kemikon is going through an exciting expansion phase. Some things will however not change –we will retain our Swiss company identity and culture and our Management style.

What We Do

1. We are specialised supplier to the High Tech equipment industry.

2.We are specialised Machine Frame, structures parts and do mech/elec assemblies primarily for the semicon equipment industry. We develop Engineering expertise in Welding and Surface Treatment.

Our Mission

Our fundamental belief is if we take good care of our Employees, they will take great care of our customers and our business.

Registration No. 201701031994 (1246164-D)