Manufacturing Director

Hartalega; Sepang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director to oversee operations across multiple plants. This strategic role entails enhancing operational excellence, cost controls, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing and a strong background in Lean practices. If you are passionate about driving improvements and leading teams, this position offers a dynamic environment aligned with long-term growth ambitions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior manufacturing leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Strong track record in multi-plant operations and large-scale production.
• Expertise in GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level leadership for Manufacturing across multiple plants.
• Translate corporate strategy into executable manufacturing plans.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices.

Skills

Leadership in Manufacturing

Cost Optimization

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Job description

The Manufacturing Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, accountable for the end-to-end performance of the Manufacturing Division across multiple plants. This role drives operational excellence, cost competitiveness, safety, quality, and capacity scalability in alignment with the Company’s long‑term strategy and growth ambitions.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, accountable for the end-to-end performance of the Manufacturing Division across multiple plants. This role drives operational excellence, cost competitiveness, safety, quality, and capacity scalability in alignment with the Company’s long‑term strategy and growth ambitions.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide enterprise‑level leadership for Manufacturing, covering Engineering, Production, Operational Excellence, and Health, Safety & Environment.
• Translate corporate strategy into executable manufacturing plans that deliver productivity, quality, cost, safety, and compliance outcomes.
• Own manufacturing performance P&L levers, including cost structure, yield, scrap, rework, and asset utilisation.
• Lead multi‑plant operations to ensure reliable supply, demand fulfilment, and operational resilience.
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and best‑in‑class operational practices to strengthen competitiveness.
• Champion safety, GMP, and regulatory compliance as non‑negotiable standards across all operations.
• Build, lead, and succession‑plan a strong manufacturing leadership team; set KPIs and drive performance accountability.
• Monitor operational risks, trends, and opportunities; provide clear, data‑driven insights and recommendations to the CEO and senior leadership.
• Foster a high‑performance, disciplined, and collaborative culture across the Manufacturing Division.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Technology teams to support business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of senior manufacturing leadership experience in process or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong track record in multi‑plant operations, cost optimisation, and large‑scale production management.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing technologies, GMP, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven capability in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and productivity improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate long‑term plans into executable outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership presence, sound judgement, and ability to influence at executive and board level.