General Manager, EMS Factory Operations & Growth

ISPIRE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ISPIRE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. seeks a senior manufacturing leader to head day-to-day factory operations in a fast-paced EMS setting. You will drive production targets, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while shaping manufacturing strategy and cross-functional leadership.

You will oversee Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Planning, driving continuous improvement, automation and cost-control initiatives across the site in Johor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management/plant leadership position.
• Strong experience in EMS, electronics manufacturing, contract manufacturing or a similar high-volume environment.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end factory operations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day manufacturing and factory operations to meet production targets, quality standards, delivery schedules and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Provide leadership across Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Planning functions.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement via Lean, 5S, Kaizen, automation and process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs: productivity, yield, quality, OEE, delivery performance, manpower efficiency, scrap and costs.
• Own factory P&L, operating costs, budgets and CAPEX; ensure efficient resource use.
• Collaborate with Finance to monitor costs, profitability and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensure capacity, manpower, equipment and resources align with customer demand and growth.
• Drive automation and technology to boost productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, regulatory and company requirements.
• Develop strong relations with customers and resolve operational, quality and delivery issues.

Skills

EMS experience

Lean Manufacturing

5S Kaizen

Automation

P&L management

CAPEX budgeting

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

ISPIRE MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. seeks a senior manufacturing leader to head day-to-day factory operations in a fast-paced EMS setting. You will drive production targets, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while shaping manufacturing strategy and cross-functional leadership.

You will oversee Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Planning, driving continuous improvement, automation and cost-control initiatives across the site in Johor.