General Manager Manufacturing

Ambition; Perak; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is looking for a General Manager, Manufacturing to lead all plant operations in Perak, Malaysia. The role involves planning production operations, managing strategies, and achieving organizational objectives. Candidates should have over 10 years of operations management experience in the food industry, along with familiarity in continuous improvement methodologies. An attractive package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment await qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years’ operations management experience in food manufacturing.
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System standard is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production operations.
• Manage strategies and achieve financial objectives.
• Set and control budgets and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Develop performance objectives for employees.
• Manage labor and production planning.
• Improve policies to maximize output.
• Address production and quality issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Kaizen

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Decision-making

People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

SAP

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

An established food manufacturer is looking for a General Manager, Manufacturing to lead all plant operations and plant efficiency initiatives to bring it to the next level. This position directly reports to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and scheduling of production operation
• Developing and managing the strategies, plans and produce as per agreed plan with management to achieve the organizational and financial objectives of the company
• Setting and controlling budgets, targets and objectives (KPIs), and providing regular reports on progress in order to achieve the overall organizational and financial objectives
• Ensuring compliance with eternal regulatory agencies and organisations
• Developing a clear performance objective for the employees and ensuring that key roles are staffed with people who can effectively undertake their roles in the business and that the roles are clearly defined and understood
• Effectively managing labor requirements, manpower planning, production planning, stock management, instrumentation calibration, plant improvement while developing innovative systems and processes
• Improving processes and policies in support of organizational goals, formulating and implementing departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output, and monitoring adherence to rules, regulations and procedures
• Providing technical support and services and addressing production and quality issues to marketers whenever necessary

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field of study
• Minimum ten years’ operations management experience within the food manufacturing industry
• Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, etc.
• Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System standard would be an added advantage
• Proficient in ERP and MRP systems, along with SAP and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, management and collaborative skills
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view

To apply, please click “Apply Now” or email Shanggar Ganesh at [e-mail]. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Due to the volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)