Management Associate

Hong Seng Power; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company in Penang is seeking a Management Associate to support operational transformation. The role involves working closely with management, executing day-to-day tasks, and analyzing data to drive improvement. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant fields and strong analytical skills, with experience preferred. This is a full-time onsite position in Butterworth.

Benefits

High visibility to decision-making

Opportunity for personal growth

Exposure to various business functions

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years of experience.
• Highly proactive and self-directed.
• Strong understanding of structured thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support management in daily operational tasks.
• Join meetings and document key discussions.
• Build and implement SOPs to improve efficiency.

Skills

Business acumen

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or related fields

Tools

Excel

MSSQL

Job description

Position: Management Associate

Work Location: Hong Seng Power Sdn Bhd (Plant A), Butterworth, Penang

Offer range: RM 4,000 - RM 5,500

Company Introduction:

HSP is a leading supplier and service provider of power generation and marine equipment, with over 6 decades of presence across Malaysia and the region. We support critical industries by delivering high-performance generator sets, marine engines, and genuine parts, backed by responsive technical service and long-term reliability.

We are currently undergoing a phase of pivotal transformation and growth. As part of this journey, we are building strong internal functions, improving operational systems, and strengthening leadership across departments.

About the Role:

To support this transformation, we are hiring a capable and driven Management Associate to work closely with the management team. This is a hands-on role where you will be exposed to live projects, operations, and key decisions across the business.

You will help execute day-to-day operational tasks, cross-departmental initiatives, improve processes, and provide analytical support to enable better decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, business-minded, and analytical with strong technical skills and a mindset that aligns with our company values of Humility, Service, and Passion.

What you’ll do:

1. Support the management team on day-to-day operational tasks and key business priorities across sales & operations planning, procurement, supply chain and analysis.
2. Join meetings, document key discussions, track follow-ups and help drive execution of transformation projects.
3. Assist to build and implement SOPs, workflows, and structured reporting tools to improve operational efficiency.
4. Analyse data to support operational improvements and strategic decisions.
5. Join meetings, document key discussions, and assist in driving execution.Track project progress, and highlight bottlenecks or gaps.
6. Join meetings, document key discussions, and assist in driving execution.
7. Prepare clear reports and summaries, track project progress, and highlight bottlenecks, gaps or insights to management.
8. Contribute ideas for improvement and support ongoing organisational development.
9. Take ownership of assigned projects and help move them from idea to outcome.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or related fields.
2. 1 to 4 years of experience
3. Strong business acumen and structured thinking
4. Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, etc.)
5. Bonus: Experience with MSSQL or ability to query data.
6. Highly proactive and self-directed, knows what to prioritise, what to report, and when to act.
7. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
8. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
9. Willing to work full-time onsite in Butterworth, Penang.

Why Join Us:

1. Work directly with management on real business issues.
2. High visibility and access to decision-making.
3. Learn how different functions operate and how they connect to drive the business as a whole.
4. Opportunity to shape how things are done, not just follow SOPs.
5. Be part of a company that values personal growth and is committed to long-term excellence.
6. Build a strong foundation in business execution, leadership, and transformation.