Manager/Sr Manager Operation Management

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd; Alor Gajah; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Alor Gajah is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and manage end-to-end operations. Responsibilities include developing strategies for productivity and efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of experience in operations management, with a proven track record in leading large teams and optimizing production processes.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in operations management, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production, planning, logistics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives like Lean and Kaizen.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Production Planning

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production, planning, logistics, maintenance, and manpower management.

Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.

Monitor operational KPIs and prepare management reports with actionable insights.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, process optimization).

Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies.

Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams.

Manage budgets, operational costs, and resource planning.

Lead, coach, and develop operations teams to build high-performing leaders and workforce.

Support business expansion, new projects, and capacity planning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production, planning, logistics, maintenance, and manpower management.

• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery timelines are consistently met.

• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare management reports with actionable insights.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, process optimization).

• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and company policies.

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams.

• Manage budgets, operational costs, and resource planning.

• Lead, coach, and develop operations teams to build high-performing leaders and workforce.

• Support business expansion, new projects, and capacity planning initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field.

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in operations management, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-department operations.

• Strong knowledge of production planning, manpower optimization, and cost control.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and leadership capabilities.

• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies is an added advantage.