Head of Production based in Penang

Adecco; Penang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a Head of Production to lead their operations in Penang, Malaysia. In this role, you will oversee daily production, implement process improvements, and drive continuous enhancement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, 8-10 years of manufacturing experience, and a strong grasp of Lean methodologies. This position offers opportunities for career progression in a dynamic environment valuing operational excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Multinational exposure

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years in a manufacturing environment, ideally with multinational exposure.
• Strong background in MRP, costing, or manufacturing systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day production operations.
• Implement process improvements for productivity and cost efficiency.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Production planning

Lean/Kaizen/6-Sigma methodologies

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Are you ready to lead a high‑performing production team in a world‑class manufacturing environment? We are partnering with a rapidly growing multinational organisation to identify an experienced Head of Production to drive operational excellence, process improvement, and production performance within their Malaysian plant.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking career growth, strong leadership exposure, and involvement in global manufacturing initiatives.

About the Company

Our client is a highly established global manufacturer with decades of success in the industrial and electronic equipment sector. With multiple production facilities across the world, they are widely recognised for their engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strong people culture.

You will be joining a dynamic organisation that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high‑performance leadership.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and oversee day‑to‑day production operations to meet output, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen productivity, cost efficiency, and quality performance.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement practices across the production floor.
• Manage workforce planning, performance, training, and employee development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, planning, supply chain, and quality teams – locally and internationally.
• Support technology upgrades and equipment investments to elevate production capability.
• Drive KPI performance across safety, inventory, cost, delivery and product standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred, others considered).
• Minimum 8–10 years in a manufacturing environment, ideally with multinational exposure.
• Strong background in production planning, MRP, costing or manufacturing systems.
• Practical experience with Lean/Kaizen/6‑Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A hands‑on, proactive, and improvement‑driven mindset.
• Must be able to be based in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

This Role Offers

• Multinational exposure and global stakeholder engagement.
• Career progression opportunities in a fast‑growing organisation.
• Strong operational ownership and decision‑making scope.
• A collaborative culture driven by innovation and continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about leading people, improving processes, and delivering real production results, this role could be your next step.

Interested?

If you would like to explore this opportunity, please submit your updated resume to ***********@adecco.com. Our recruitment team will review your application and contact you for further steps. If you do not receive further communication from us, it means there are other applicants in better alignment to our needs. Be on the look out for future career opportunities with us. We wish you success in your job‑seeking journey.

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