Head of Production based in Penang

Agensi Pekerjaan Adecco Personnel Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Penang is seeking a Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, a degree in engineering, and a strong background in Lean methodologies. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance production capability and drive KPI performance. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day production operations.
• Implement process improvements to strengthen productivity.
• Champion Lean and continuous improvement practices.
• Manage workforce planning and employee development initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, supply chain and quality teams.
• Support technology upgrades to elevate production capability.
• Drive KPI performance across various standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Process improvement

Lean/Kaizen/6-Sigma

Education

Degree in engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

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 worldwide, they are widely recognised for their engineering innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strong people culture.

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, other branches considered).
• 8‑10 years’ experience 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.

What This Role Offers

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

Apply

Submit your updated resume to [e-mail]. The recruitment team will review your application and contact you for further steps. If you do not receive further communication, it means there are other applicants in better alignment to our needs.