Manufacturing Operations Leader — Lean, Kaizen & Strategy

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Director of Operations to lead site manufacturing, align plans with corporate goals, and drive lean improvements. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to optimize resources while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, develop talent, and uphold Plexus Core Values, with a focus on delivering on-time performance and financial targets.

Qualifications

• Leadership, direction and guidance to Manufacturing Operations team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to supervise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and promote best practices and optimum utilization of resources; develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, capital and employees; drive improvements through lean manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Oversee site manufacturing operations including supply chain, performance, and capacity management.
• Provide operations leadership to implement vision, strategy, quality, on-time delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Organizational skills

Supervision

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Director of Operations to lead site manufacturing, align plans with corporate goals, and drive lean improvements. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to optimize resources while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will manage cross-functional teams, develop talent, and uphold Plexus Core Values, with a focus on delivering on-time performance and financial targets.