General Manager / Operation Manager

EDM Holdings Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDM Holdings Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a senior operations leader to oversee manufacturing, drive efficiency, ensure quality, and manage costs to meet business targets. You will coordinate machining, assembly, maintenance, and logistics, implement lean improvements, supervise department heads, and uphold safety and regulatory standards to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in machining or sheet metal, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to partner with

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of manufacturing teams
• Experience with machining or sheet metal environments
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing and cost control

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, machining, assembly, quality control, maintenance, and logistics coordination.
• Ensure production targets, product quality, and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Monitor production performance, machine utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and manpower requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve business targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop department heads and operational teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with key customers, suppliers, and business partners.

Job description

To lead and oversee the overall manufacturing operations, ensuring production efficiency, product quality, cost control, on‑time delivery, workplace safety, and achievement of business objectives. Preferably from machining or sheet metal industry.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including production planning, machining, assembly, quality control, maintenance, and logistics coordination.
• Ensure production targets, product quality, and delivery schedules are achieved.
• Monitor production performance, machine utilization, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and manufacturing costs.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, operating expenses, and manpower requirements.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve business targets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, customer specifications, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop department heads and operational teams.
• Maintain effective relationships with key customers, suppliers, and business partners.