Head of Production (For Operating Company)

Hicom Engineering Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical support

Education support

Dental insurance

Sports facilities

Parking

Housing loan

Interest subsidy

Staff purchase

Job summary

Hicom Engineering Sdn Bhd is seeking a Head of Production to lead casting and machining operations, enhancing capability and capacity to meet customer requirements. You will drive production planning, implement lean initiatives and optimize processes and maintenance across the shop floor.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, at least 10 years in production, and experience with smart manufacturing and forecasting. Automotive/diecasting exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in production or manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of process implementation, smart manufacturing, production forecasting and engineering processes.
• Exposure to aluminium diecasting products or automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and improve the operation of casting and machining productions to meet customer needs and expectations.
• Develop production forecasts based on sales and financial plans; coordinate production planning and scheduling; strive for minimum inventory via lean/JIT.
• Standardize and implement effective casting and machining processes and maintenance; ensure training and competency programs for the team.
• Assess and implement Production Management Systems (e.g., TPM, World Class Manufacturing) and tailor to organizational needs for quality and productivity.
• Ensure optimal human asset effectiveness through competency, commitment and motivation aligned with company values.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, systems and personnel for quality, productivity and cost gains.

Job description

Head of Production (For Operating Company)

To plan, implement and improve the effective and efficient operation of casting and machining productions to ensure capability and capacity of meeting or exceeding customer needs and expectations. The function includes all necessary activities of meeting or exceeding the requirements of product quality, product cost and pricing, acceptable order lead-time, product supply consistency and on time delivery. The function requires the practices of good productivity, quality, competency & commitment and continuous improvement management systems.

Job Description

1. To plan, implement and improve the effective and efficient operation of casting and machining productions to ensure capability and capacity of meeting or exceeding customer needs and expectations.
2. To develop Production Forecast based on sales and financial forecasts. To coordinate production planning and scheduling of all interlink products and processes in manufacturing. To strive for minimum inventory, in line with lean manufacturing JIT concept.
3. To determine, standardize and implement suitable, effective and efficient casting and machining processes as well as related machine and equipment maintenance processes. To ensure full team competency on such processes through appropriate training and competency qualification program.
4. To determine and implement appropriate Production Management System that may include recognized systems like Total Productive Maintenance, World Class Manufacturing, etc. To develop or enhance such systems to the specific customized needs or the organization for best possible quality and productivity.
5. To determine and ensure the human asset effectiveness and efficiency – through adequate competency, expertise, commitment and motivation processes based on the right organization values and culture.
6. To indoctrinate continuous improvement program to all manufacturing employees. to train and bring to competent on all necessary problem-solving tools. to focus on improvement of manufacturing processes, manufacturing systems and people competency for ultimate return in quality, productivity and cost improvement.

Job Requirements

• Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical or any related.
• At least 10 years of experience in production or manufacturing field.
• Good knowledge of process implementation, smart manufacturing, production forecasting and engineering process.
• Exposure to aluminium diecasting products/ automotive industry will be added advantage.

DRB-HICOM Berhad is one of Malaysia's largest and most diversified conglomerates, with businesses across six core sectors: Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. Established through the merger of HICOM and DRB in 1996, the Group has over a century of business heritage and continues to drive the nation's industrial and economic growth. With 82 operating companies and approximately 46,000 employees, DRB-HICOM leverages integrated value chains, strategic partnerships, and continuous innovation to deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value for its stakeholders.

DRB-HICOM Berhad is one of Malaysia's largest and most diversified conglomerates, with businesses across six core sectors: Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. Established through the merger of HICOM and DRB in 1996, the Group has over a century of business heritage and continues to drive the nation's industrial and economic growth. With 82 operating companies and approximately 46,000 employees, DRB-HICOM leverages integrated value chains, strategic partnerships, and continuous innovation to deliver sustainable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value for its stakeholders.

Engineering & Project Management Services More than 10,000 employees

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Housing Loan Interest Subsidy, Staff Purchase