Manufacturing Management System (MMS) Manager

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Manufacturing Management System (MMS) Manager to lead QMS across three plants, ensuring ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance and driving continual improvement. The role also focuses on audits, documentation control, and cross‑functional collaboration with production and engineering teams.

You will oversee MMS deployment, champion TQM, and develop training programs to embed a strong quality culture across the network.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity and compliance of the QMS across three plants against ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and relevant standards.
• Act as the management representative for QMS; coordinate with certification bodies and external auditors; maintain certification schedules.
• Oversee internal audit programs across three plants; plan, coordinate, report, and close corrective actions.
• Oversee maintenance and continual improvement of ISO/IATF documentation and procedures; ensure document control processes are in place.
• Facilitate management review meetings; present QMS performance data and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
• Lead the development, execution, and rollout of the MMS program across three plants; coordinate with production and engineering teams.
• Champion TQM initiatives and embed quality culture across all plants.
• Ensure process owners and production teams are accountable for quality within MMS; integrate MMS into operations.
• Develop and manage QMS-related training programs; establish competence matrices; track training records.

Job description

Manufacturing Management System (MMS) Manager

Job Function / Responsibilities / Authorities:

Quality Management System (QMS) Leadership & Compliance

• 1 .1. Ensure the integrity and compliance of the company's QMS across all three plants against ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and relevant regulatory and customer-specific standards.
• 1 .2. Act as the management representative for QMS; coordinate with certification bodies and external auditors; maintain timely certification and audit schedules across all plants.
• 1 .3. Oversee internal audit programs across three plants including planning, execution coordination, reporting and closure of corrective actions; review audit findings and drive corrective action completion; delegate audit execution to team members and track progress.
• 1 .4. Oversee maintenance and continual improvement of ISO/IATF documentation, procedures and systems across all plants; ensure documentation control processes are in place and functioning; review system changes and approve procedural updates.
• 1 .5. Facilitate management review meetings in accordance with QMS standards; ensure MRM schedules are met and records are maintained; present QMS performance data and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

Manufacturing Management System (MMS) & Continuous Improvement

• 2.1 Lead the development, execution, and rollout of the MMS program across three plants in coordination with production and engineering teams; delegate execution to team members; track progress and resolve implementation blockers.
• 2.2 Champion Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives and quality culture embedding across all plants; communicate MMS vision and objectives to plant leadership and operational teams.
• 2.3 Ensure that all process owners and production teams are accountable for product and process quality within MMS framework; work with plant heads to integrate MMS into operational accountability.

Training, Competence & Employee Development

• 3.1 Develop and manage QMS-related training programs, including onboarding for new employees, refresher training and role-specific competency certification; delegate training delivery to team members.
• 3.2 Establish competence matrices for QMS-related roles across all plants; work with plant heads and team leads to identify and close capability gaps; oversee training delivery and competence verification.
• 3.3 Track training records, completion rates, and effectiveness across all plants; ensure compliance with documentation and audit requirements.
• 3.4 Identify and develop rising talent within quality function across plants; support succession planning for Assistant Manager and senior team roles.
• 4.1 Establish and maintain consistent QMS practices, messaging and operational standards across all three plants; communicate policy changes and procedural updates to plant teams.
• 4.2 Lead regular QMS review meetings with plant heads and team members; elevate plant-specific issues and coordinate resolution across the network.
• 4.3 Liaise with plant management, production teams and support functions on QMS matters; facilitate cross-functional collaboration on quality improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder & External Relations

• 5.1 Maintain liaison with certification bodies to ensure timely and successful audits across all plants; coordinate audit preparation and remediation.
• 5.2 Manage escalated customer audits and customer feedback; coordinate responses across plants and ensure corrective action closure within agreed timelines.
• 5.3 Liaise with regulatory authorities and compliance bodies on QMS-related matters as required; ensure timely communication on compliance issues.

Documentation, Records & System Maintenance

• 6.1 Oversee document and records management for QMS across all plants; ensure control procedures are current, effective, and compliant.
• 6.2 Maintain QMS repository (policies, procedures, forms, audit schedules, training records, CAPA tracking) across three plants; ensure version control and accessibility.

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Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd was established in 1978 to supply components for locally assembled Honda motorcycles. The company has since then growth and expanded its activities to supply parts to other motor vehicle assemblers and also non motor customers. As a member of the Armstrong Group of Companies, we supply quality products to our customers who are some of the world's automotive leaders. In line with our expansion plans, we are seeking talented and committed individuals to join us in our quest to be the Supplier of Choice for the automotive and engineering companies.

Armstrong Auto Parts Sdn Bhd was established in 1978 to supply components for locally assembled Honda motorcycles. The company has since then growth and expanded its activities to supply parts to other motor vehicle assemblers and also non motor customers. As a member of the Armstrong Group of Companies, we supply quality products to our customers who are some of the world's automotive leaders. In line with our expansion plans, we are seeking talented and committed individuals to join us in our quest to be the Supplier of Choice for the automotive and engineering companies.