Manager/Sr Manager Operation Management

PHN Industry Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in automotive components is seeking an experienced operations manager in Malacca. You will oversee production, logistics, and team management while implementing strategies for efficiency and effectiveness. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The role offers significant opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic industry. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement initiatives and monitoring operational performance.

Benefits

Medical

Education support

Dental

Parking

Housing and Car Loan Interest Subsidy

Extra Work

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in operations management.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams and multi-department operations.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end operations including production and logistics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies.
• Monitor operational KPIs and prepare management reports.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Skills

Production planning

Cost control

Analytical skills

Leadership capabilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, 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.

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.

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PHN Industry Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd is leading specialist in the automotive components manufacturing industry, and expanding its business into electrical & electronics products and aerospace metallic components manufacturing. Incorporated in October 1990, the company now has two subsidiaries - Oriental Summit Industries Sdn Bhd and DRB Hicom Mechatronics Sdn Bhd. Its ambition is to continue to further raise the bar in the automotive and non-automotive components manufacturing both locally and internationally.

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Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Parking Housing and Car Loan Interest Subsidy, Extra Work