Industrial Engineering & Operations Manager

Flex; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex in Prai, Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing labor standards and optimizing plant layouts. You will analyze production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive cost reductions across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive engineering experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and robust production planning systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of engineering experience including supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of engineers and technicians to establish work measurement programs and develops labor standards.
• Evaluates staff utilization, facility layout, and production data to optimize worker and equipment use.
• Recommends methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste, including restructuring workflows and equipment relocation.
• Develops management systems for cost reviews, financial planning, wage, and job evaluation.
• Designs or improves production planning, control systems, and plant location decisions.
• Partners with other engineers to design manufacturable new products.
• Drives initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost, and improve performance in constrained areas.
• Implements HR strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce.

Skills

Team leadership

Work measurement

Process improvement

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree or MBA preferred

Job description

Flex in Prai, Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Industrial Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing labor standards and optimizing plant layouts. You will analyze production data to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and drive cost reductions across operations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive engineering experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to design manufacturable products and robust production planning systems.