FACTORY MANAGER

Letrik MK Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Letrik MK Sdn Bhd in Ipoh invites a seasoned Factory/Production Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing activities. You will plan production schedules, coordinate resources, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery while optimizing manpower, machinery and materials.

You will lead a team, maintain quality standards, ensure safety compliance and drive continuous improvement across production, maintenance, and logistics to meet customers' needs in a fast-paced metal fabrication

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Electrical or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in factory or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in metal fabrication or electrical equipment manufacturing is advantageous.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the overall daily operations of the factory.
• Plan and coordinate production activities according to orders, schedules and delivery requirements.
• Monitor production progress and ensure work is completed on time.
• Ensure proper workflow and efficient utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials and factory space.
• Identify operational issues and take immediate action to resolve them.
• Improve production efficiency and reduce wastage and downtime.
• Supervise factory workers and allocate work according to production requirements.
• Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity and work performance.
• Ensure workers follow company rules, work procedures and safety requirements.
• Train, guide and motivate workers to improve productivity and work quality.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with Management and HR.
• Ensure products and work produced meet quality standards.
• Monitor production quality and identify defects or quality issues.
• Work with relevant personnel to investigate and rectify production problems.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
• Monitor the availability and usage of raw materials and production materials.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure materials are available when required.
• Minimise material wastage and control unnecessary usage.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials and finished products.
• Monitor the condition and performance of factory machinery, tools and equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair work when required.
• Report machinery breakdowns and operational problems to Management.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are used properly and safely.
• Ensure workers comply with workplace safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the factory.
• Identify potential workplace hazards and take preventive action.
• Ensure workers use PPE and follow safe working practices.
• Report accidents, incidents and safety concerns to Management immediately.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales and other departments to ensure smooth production and delivery.
• Monitor loading, unloading and movement of materials and finished products when required.
• Ensure completed orders are ready according to the required schedule.
• Prepare regular production and factory operation reports for Management.
• Monitor production performance, manpower productivity, wastage and operational issues.
• Provide recommendations to Management for improving factory operations.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/degree in Manufacturing

Engineering

Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Manage and supervise the overall daily operations of the factory.

Plan and coordinate production activities according to orders, schedules and delivery requirements.

Monitor production progress and ensure work is completed on time.

Ensure proper workflow and efficient utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials and factory space.

Identify operational issues and take immediate action to resolve them.

Improve production efficiency and reduce unnecessary wastage and downtime.

Manpower Management

Supervise factory workers and allocate work according to production requirements.

Monitor attendance, discipline, productivity and work performance.

Ensure workers follow company rules, work procedures and safety requirements.

Train, guide and motivate workers to improve productivity and work quality.

Coordinate manpower requirements with Management and HR.

Quality Control

Ensure products and work produced meet the Company's required quality standards.

Monitor production quality and identify defects or quality issues.

Work with relevant personnel to investigate and rectify production problems.

Implement corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.

Materials & Inventory

Monitor the availability and usage of raw materials and production materials.

Coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to ensure materials are available when required.

Minimise material wastage and control unnecessary usage.

Ensure proper storage and handling of materials and finished products.

Machinery & Maintenance

Monitor the condition and performance of factory machinery, tools and equipment.

Coordinate preventive maintenance and repair work when required.

Report machinery breakdowns and operational problems to Management.

Ensure machinery and equipment are used properly and safely.

Safety & Housekeeping

Ensure all workers comply with workplace safety rules and procedures.

Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the factory.

Identify potential workplace hazards and take appropriate preventive action.

Ensure workers use the required PPE and follow safe working practices.

Report accidents, incidents and safety concerns to Management immediately.

Delivery & Coordination

Coordinate with Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales and other departments to ensure smooth production and delivery.

Monitor loading, unloading and movement of materials and finished products when required.

Ensure completed orders are ready according to the required schedule.

Reporting & Management

Prepare regular production and factory operation reports for Management.

Monitor production performance, manpower productivity, wastage and operational issues.

Provide recommendations to Management for improving factory operations.

Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Electrical or a related field is preferred.

Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in factory or manufacturing operations.

Experience in metal fabrication, structural metal manufacturing, electrical equipment manufacturing or a similar industrial environment will be an advantage.

Strong experience in managing factory workers and daily production activities.

Good leadership and people-management skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Able to work independently and handle factory operational issues.

Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsible, disciplined, proactive and results-oriented.

Able to work in a fast-paced factory environment.