Global Contract Manufacturing Operations Lead

Dyson; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport allowance

Medical care

Job summary

Dyson is seeking an experienced operations leader in Malaysia to direct daily manufacturing, develop people and processes, and ensure high-quality output across partner networks.

You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen initiatives, manage both direct and indirect teams, and engage senior leadership and external partners to deliver OTIF and cost improvements while upholding CSER and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operations leadership experience in electronics or contract manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related technical discipline.
• Deep proficiency in world‑class manufacturing methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri.
• Experience managing direct and indirect teams with strong stakeholder engagement.
• Capable of challenging and collaborating with senior leadership and external partners.
• Understanding of risk management, CSER/EHS, and process optimisation in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to maximise output and quality.
• Build relationships with partner organizations and establish operational competences.
• Ensure compliance with Dyson requirements, CSER, health & safety, and local policies.
• Define and improve KPIs (OTIF, quality, cost, yield, throughput) with reporting frameworks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen) to cut waste and costs.
• Inspire and develop both direct and indirect teams, fostering accountability and inclusion.
• Identify and mitigate risks from new products, technology transfers and process changes.
• Coordinate cross‑functional and external partner collaboration for seamless delivery.

Skills

Operations leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

People leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

Dyson is seeking an experienced operations leader in Malaysia to direct daily manufacturing, develop people and processes, and ensure high-quality output across partner networks.

You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen initiatives, manage both direct and indirect teams, and engage senior leadership and external partners to deliver OTIF and cost improvements while upholding CSER and safety standards.