Manufacturing Program Manager

Randstad; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Johor Bahru is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to lead the ramp-up of a new manufacturing operation. You will spearhead operational planning for new products, transfers, volume ramp-ups, and customer orders, and translate customer requirements into executable production and supply chain plans.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehouse, procurement and planning; monitor progress, material readiness, capacity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing or related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience within semiconductor, industrial automation, capital equipment, electronics, or another high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain readiness, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfers, factory ramp-ups, or customer delivery programs would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and organisational skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or a relevant project-management certification would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and execution for new products, product transfers, volume ramp-ups, and customer orders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resources, budgets, deliverables, and milestones.
• Translate customer requirements into executable production and supply chain plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehouse, procurement, and planning.
• Monitor production progress, material readiness, capacity, manpower, work-in-progress, and shipment commitments.
• Identify critical shortages, operational constraints, and project risks, with clear mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including validation builds, qualification runs, and manufacturing learning cycles.
• Support the management of engineering changes and non-conforming materials while minimising cost and production disruption.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects, rework, scrap, and delays.
• Track program costs and operational performance, including material, labour, supplier, freight, and quality-related costs.
• Maintain structured program dashboards, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Provide regular progress updates and executive-level reporting on schedules, risks, costs, and recovery actions.
• Ensure timely customer deliveries, supporting documentation, logistics coordination, and post-delivery issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, cost, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Production planning

Supply chain readiness

Quality systems

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing

Job description

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about the company
Our client is a global technology and manufacturing organisation supporting advanced industries worldwide. As part of its continued expansion in Malaysia, the company is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Johor Bahru and is looking for an experienced Operations Program Manager to support its operational ramp-up and growth.

about the job

• Lead operational planning and execution for new products, product transfers, volume ramp-ups, and customer orders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resources, budgets, deliverables, and milestones.
• Translate customer requirements into executable production and supply chain plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehouse, procurement, and planning.
• Monitor production progress, material readiness, capacity, manpower, work-in-progress, and shipment commitments.
• Identify critical shortages, operational constraints, and project risks, with clear mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including validation builds, qualification runs, and manufacturing learning cycles.
• Support the management of engineering changes and non-conforming materials while minimising cost and production disruption.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects, rework, scrap, and delays.
• Track program costs and operational performance, including material, labour, supplier, freight, and quality-related costs.
• Maintain structured program dashboards, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Provide regular progress updates and executive-level reporting on schedules, risks, costs, and recovery actions.
• Ensure timely customer deliveries, supporting documentation, logistics coordination, and post-delivery issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, cost, quality, and operational efficiency.

Job Details

about the company
Our client is a global technology and manufacturing organisation supporting advanced industries worldwide. As part of its continued expansion in Malaysia, the company is establishing a new manufacturing operation in Johor Bahru and is looking for an experienced Operations Program Manager to support its operational ramp-up and growth.

about the job

• Lead operational planning and execution for new products, product transfers, volume ramp-ups, and customer orders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, resources, budgets, deliverables, and milestones.
• Translate customer requirements into executable production and supply chain plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, warehouse, procurement, and planning.
• Monitor production progress, material readiness, capacity, manpower, work-in-progress, and shipment commitments.
• Identify critical shortages, operational constraints, and project risks, with clear mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead operational readiness activities, including validation builds, qualification runs, and manufacturing learning cycles.
• Support the management of engineering changes and non-conforming materials while minimising cost and production disruption.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce defects, rework, scrap, and delays.
• Track program costs and operational performance, including material, labour, supplier, freight, and quality-related costs.
• Maintain structured program dashboards, risk registers, and action trackers.
• Provide regular progress updates and executive-level reporting on schedules, risks, costs, and recovery actions.
• Ensure timely customer deliveries, supporting documentation, logistics coordination, and post-delivery issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, cost, quality, and operational efficiency.

about the requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• At least 5–7 years of experience in program management, project management, operations, or manufacturing.
• Experience within semiconductor, industrial automation, capital equipment, electronics, or another high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain readiness, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, product transfers, factory ramp-ups, or customer delivery programs would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and organisational skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage changing priorities.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or a relevant project-management certification would be an added advantage.

Skills
no additional skills required
Qualification
no additional qualifications required
Education
Bachelor Degree