Head of Manufacturing

Hatch Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Asia, Kuala Lumpur, is seeking a Head of Manufacturing to lead and optimize our client’s manufacturing operations from floor to strategy. You will drive efficiency, safety, and cost discipline while aligning production with business targets. The role requires a strong analytical mindset, data-driven decision making, and the ability to influence across functions to deliver continuous improvement in a construction materials environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management; Masters preferred.
• Senior manufacturing leadership experience in construction materials.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing operations, ensuring quality, schedules, and safety.
• Analyze production data to optimize costs and productivity.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for efficiency, cost, quality, and safety.
• Drive headcount optimization and workforce efficiency while maintaining morale.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supply chain challenges.
• Monitor production volumes and margins to hit targets.
• Enforce best health and safety practices and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Data-driven decisions

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

\"Unifying Purpose, Shaping Careers\" - We believe in a world where organizational strategies are brought to life; when everyone finds value in their work by aligning organizational purpose with people, where we inspire a meaningful and impactful future.

Hatch Asia is exclusive partnering with a global organization within the building materials industry to help identify a dynamic Head of Manufacturing to lead our operations in the country.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all manufacturing processes, from the factory floor to management level, with a keen focus on efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and safety. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, adeptness with data-driven decision-making, and the ability to drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing ecosystem.

The Challenges

• Lead and manage the manufacturing operations of the company, ensuring adherence to quality standards, production schedules, and safety protocols.
• Analyze production data and implement strategies to optimize fixed and variable costs, minimize scrap, and enhance overall productivity.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, cost, quality, employee engagement, scrap reduction, and health & safety.
• Drive initiatives to achieve optimum headcount and workforce efficiency while maintaining high morale and performance standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address supply chain challenges and ensure smooth material flow and production scheduling.
• Monitor and manage production volumes and profit margins to achieve business targets and strategic objectives.
• Implement and enforce best practices for health and safety throughout the manufacturing operations.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence within the manufacturing team.

What It Takes

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role within the construction materials industry, particularly inmanaging manufacturing KPIs related to cost, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across all levels of the organization.