Manager Manufacturing

Dexcom; George Town; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering health technology company in George Town, Malaysia, is seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and optimize our high-volume production operations. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in manufacturing management and a deep understanding of local work culture, driving operational excellence and team performance. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing management.
• Extensive experience working with local Malaysian teams, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor production teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health. We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

We are a company with a strong focus on people and health outcomes, committed to ethical standards and patient-centric innovation.

Overview

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead and optimize our high-volume production operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with local Malaysian direct labor, fostering collaboration, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Process Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor production teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Local Workforce Engagement: Leverage deep understanding of Malaysian work culture to enhance team performance and motivation.
• Quality Control: Ensure compliance with industry standards and company quality assurance protocols.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing health and safety regulations.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively, including manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manufacturing Environment: Experienced in managing a mix of both highly manual and highly automated processes.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with supply chain, engineering, procurement, quality, facility, and IT teams to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes.
• Employee Development: Conduct training programs to upskill the workforce and improve operational performance.
• Crisis Management: Develop contingency plans for unexpected disruptions in production or supply chain.
• Strategic Planning: Develop long-term manufacturing strategies to support business growth and market demands.
• Cost Management: Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining high-quality production standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing management.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience working with local Malaysian teams, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

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