Manufacturing Manager

Ominent Sdn.Bhd.; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

IGL Coatings is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead all aspects of production operations at our Shah Alam facility. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while shaping strategic manufacturing directions.

The role requires hands-on leadership and a continuous improvement mindset across departments. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of manufacturing processes, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Experience in KPI monitoring, resource planning, and process optimization.
• Ability to make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans aligned with business objectives, policies, and market trends.
• Lead and mentor the manufacturing team, supporting recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and implement lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monitor KPIs and other metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production challenges and enhance workflow.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation to achieve operational and financial targets.

Skills

Team Leadership

KPI Monitoring

Data-Driven Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Manufacturing Manager at IGL Coatings leads all aspects of manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, quality, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. This role requires a hands‑on, strategic leader capable of driving operational excellence while shaping the long‑term manufacturing direction.

The ideal candidate combines strong leadership, deep technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, and a continuous improvement mindset. They must collaborate across departments to ensure smooth production, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans aligned with business objectives, policies, and market trends.

Lead and mentor the manufacturing team, supporting recruitment, training, and professional development initiatives.

Oversee daily manufacturing operations to achieve production targets while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and implement lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

Monitor KPIs and other metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive operational excellence.

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address production challenges and enhance workflow.

Manage budgets and resource allocation to achieve operational and financial targets.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills

Manufacturing Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute strategies aligned with business goals; plan capacity, resources, and timelines.

Operations & Optimization: Manage daily production, troubleshoot issues, improve processes, and reduce costs.

Safety, Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, SOPs, and quality standards.

KPI & Data Management: Track production metrics, analyze performance, and implement corrective actions.

Budget & Resource Management: Optimize manpower, materials, and equipment; identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

Team Leadership & Development: Mentor teams, drive performance, oversee recruitment and training.

Accountability: Take ownership of results; ensure follow‑through and adherence to standards.

Growth Mindset: Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and upskilling.

Sustainability: Implement environmentally responsible practices and efficient use of resources.

Collaboration & Communication: Build trust across teams, communicate effectively, and foster a respectful work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

7+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management.

Proven leadership and team management skills.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems.

Experience in KPI monitoring, resource planning, and process optimization.

Ability to make data‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.

Preferred / Added Advantage:

Experience in chemical, coatings, or related industries.

Certification or knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma.

Familiarity with ERP systems for production planning and tracking.

IGL Coatings is a multi-award winning Malaysian Technology firm based in Shah Alam focusing on developing innovative, disruptive and sustainable nanotechnology products. Redefining the coatings industry, IGL Coatings pioneered in low and zero VOC ceramic coatings. We have expanded to more than 50 countries and are growing, worldwide.

IGL Coatings have worked extensively to improve hazardous formulations by creating eco‑friendly, sustainable and low VOC coatings for a better and safer world. The range of coatings by IGL Coatings are from automotive coatings to aviation, marine, industrial coatings, also including our effective and eco‑friendly cleaning and maintenance products.

IGL Coatings is a multi-award winning Malaysian Technology firm based in Shah Alam focusing on developing innovative, disruptive and sustainable nanotechnology products. Redefining the coatings industry, IGL Coatings pioneered in low and zero VOC ceramic coatings. We have expanded to more than 50 countries and are growing, worldwide.

IGL Coatings have worked extensively to improve hazardous formulations by creating eco‑friendly, sustainable and low VOC coatings for a better and safer world. The range of coatings by IGL Coatings are from automotive coatings to aviation, marine, industrial coatings, also including our effective and eco‑friendly cleaning and maintenance products.

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