Injection Molding Manager

TRIIIO VERTEX SDN. BHD.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Injection Molding Manager to establish a new manufacturing department. This role will involve driving the insourcing of production, managing a skilled team, and implementing world-class molding operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and technical expertise. The position offers an attractive salary package and generous benefits, including a Management Incentive Plan.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

13th Month Salary

Management Incentive Plan (MIP) bonus

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in injection molding, with at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, automation, and plastics technology.
• Proven experience in insourcing production or building a molding operation from scratch is a significant advantage.
• Hands-on experience implementing methodologies like Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills in English and Bahasa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the new injection molding department.
• Drive insourcing of production and build a world-class molding operation.
• Define KPIs, manage daily production schedules, and drive continuous improvement.
• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled molding team to grow to 30-40 people.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and relationships with tooling suppliers.
• Develop and implement Scientific M molding principles for high-quality output.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and hands-on Injection Molding Manager to lead the startup and establishment of a major new manufacturing department in Johor Bahru. This critical leadership role is responsible for driving the insourcing of production and building a world-class, highly efficient molding operation from the ground up. The ideal candidate thrives on complex challenges, possesses deep technical expertise in high-precision molding, and has a proven ability to lead and mentor a growing production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end setup of the new injection molding department, including facility layout planning, equipment procurement, and commissioning (initial setup involves 8 machines, with a plan to grow).
• Drive insourcing of production and build a world-class molding operation from the ground up.
• Define KPIs, manage daily production schedules, and drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) to optimize output and cost efficiency.
• Recruit, train, and develop a skilled molding team of technicians, process engineers, and operators to grow to 30-40 people.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs and maintain relationships with external tooling suppliers to ensure optimal mold performance.
• Develop and implement Scientific M molding principles and robust processes to ensure high-quality, repeatable output and minimal waste.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 7+ years of experience in injection molding, with at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
• Technical Depth: Strong knowledge of injection molding machines, tooling, automation, and plastics technology.
• Startup Experience: Proven experience in insourcing production or building a molding operation from scratch is a significant advantage.
• Continuous Improvement: Hands-on experience implementing methodologies like Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Communication: Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills in English and Bahasa.

What’s In It For You

• Strategic Impact: Join a global, stable organization and lead a key strategic project designed to accelerate the company's long-term growth and revenue goals.
• Career Growth: Opportunity to build an entire department from scratch, defining the standards, processes, and culture.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package and benefits, including a 13th Month Salary and a Management Incentive Plan (MIP) bonus scheme.
• Pioneer Leadership: Lead the setup of the new department, including facility layout planning, equipment procurement, and commissioning.
• Process Excellence: Develop and implement Scientific Molding principles and robust processes for high-quality output with minimal waste.
• Team Building: Recruit, train, and develop a molding team to grow to 30-40 people.

Company & Contact

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