FACTORY MANAGER

Rubberex Corporation (M) Berhad; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Factory Manager to oversee all factory operations including production, packing, QA, engineering/maintenance, planning and warehouse. You will lead multiple teams to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective results while achieving targets for production, quality and delivery.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 8–10 years in manufacturing with 3–5 years in a managerial position. Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen and cost control is essential.

Qualifications

• Must ensure all production processes follow SOPs.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower management, productivity and cost control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall factory operations across Production, Packing, QA, Engineering/Maintenance, Planning and Warehouse/Store.
• Provide leadership to all operational teams and optimise resources.
• Ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations while meeting targets for production, delivery and cost.
• Drive performance aligned with Company objectives and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management or related field

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Factory Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of the factory operations, including Production, Packing, Quality Assurance, Engineering & Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse/Store and other supporting functions. The role is accountable for ensuring the factory operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while achieving production, packing, quality, delivery, productivity, manpower and cost targets.

Key responsibilities

Manage overall factory operations across Production, Packing, QA, Engineering/Maintenance, Planning and Warehouse/Store

Ensure the factory operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively

Achieve production, packing, quality, delivery, productivity, manpower and cost targets

Provide leadership to all operational teams

Optimise resources and resolve operational issues

Ensure the factory consistently meets the Company's business and operational objectives

Requirements :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related field

Minimum 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing

At least 3–5 years in a managerial position

Proven experience managing overall factory operations, including Production, Packing, QA, Engineering/Maintenance, Planning and Warehouse/Store

To ensure all production processes follow SOPs.

Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower management, productivity and cost control

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and continuous improvement

Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Hands-on, proactive and results-oriented approach with the ability to manage a large workforce

Experience in the rubber or glove manufacturing industry is an added advantage