Head of Operation Management

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd; Alor Gajah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead end-to-end operations. The ideal candidate will have 10–15 years of experience in the industrial sector, strong leadership skills, and a background in production planning. They will drive operational strategies, ensure quality standards, and manage multi-department teams. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on operational efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant experience in operations management.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge in production planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end operations across various departments.
• Develop operational strategies to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare management reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with multiple departments for operational synergy.
• Manage budgets and resource planning.
• Lead and develop operations teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production, planning, logistics, maintenance, and manpower management.

Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.

Monitor operational KPIs and prepare management reports with actionable insights.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, process optimization).

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams.

Manage budgets, operational costs, and resource planning.

Lead, coach, and develop operations teams to build high-performing leaders and workforce.

Support business expansion, new projects, and capacity planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production, planning, logistics, maintenance, and manpower management.

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.

• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare management reports with actionable insights.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, process optimization).

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies.

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams.

• Manage budgets, operational costs, and resource planning.

• Lead, coach, and develop operations teams to build high-performing leaders and workforce.

• Support business expansion, new projects, and capacity planning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field.

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in operations management, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-department operations.

• Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower optimization, and cost control.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies is an added advantage.