Head of Operations

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport); Gurun; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Peugeot Sport (Stellantis Motorsport) in Kedah invites an experienced plant-operations leader to oversee all production activities, ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

You will drive operational excellence across manufacturing functions, lead capacity planning, continuous improvement (Lean/Kaizen) and develop high-performance teams within a global automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or related field.
• 10–15 years in manufacturing/operations, automotive preferred.
• 5+ years in a senior operations or manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, planning, quality systems and operational excellence.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall plant operations to meet targets.
• Drive productivity and manufacturing efficiency across production areas.
• Ensure production plans align with customer requirements and objectives.
• Monitor KPIs and take corrective actions for gaps.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, materials and resources.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen and problem-solving initiatives.
• Ensure HSE, quality standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, and Supply Chain.
• Lead capacity planning, readiness, launches and ramp-up.
• Develop operational leaders and foster high-performance culture.
• Manage operational risks and escalations; support budgets and cost reduction.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Lead and oversee overall plant operations to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality production performance. Responsible for driving operational excellence, achieving production, cost, quality and delivery targets, optimizing resources, and ensuring strong collaboration across manufacturing functions while maintaining compliance with company standards and business objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall plant operations to achieve production, quality, cost, delivery and safety targets.


• Drive operational excellence, productivity improvement and manufacturing efficiency across all production areas.


• Ensure production plans are achieved in line with customer requirements and business objectives.


• Monitor key operational KPIs and implement corrective actions for performance gaps.


• Optimize manpower, equipment, materials and other operational resources.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and problem-solving methodologies.


• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), quality standards and company policies.


• Collaborate closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Supply Chain and other support functions.


• Lead capacity planning, production readiness, new model launches and operational ramp-up activities.


• Develop and coach operational leaders and build a high-performance culture.


• Manage operational risks, production disruptions and escalation of critical issues.


• Support cost reduction initiatives and ensure effective management of operational budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related discipline.


• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in manufacturing/operations, preferably within the automotive industry.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior operations or manufacturing leadership role.


• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems and operational excellence.


• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.


• Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.


• Experience in new product/model launches and manufacturing ramp-up would be an advantage.

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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