Operation Manager

JINGHE (M) SDN. BHD.; Batu Pahat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company located in Batu Pahat, Johor, is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and coordinate operations across manufacturing and logistics. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in management, focusing on operational leadership, inventory management, and effective communication with overseas stakeholders. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in a related field and have a strong grasp of cost control and logistics principles. This is a full-time position with significant responsibilities in managing production and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in operations or manufacturing management.
• Experience managing operations through cross-functional coordination.
• Proven experience with overseas stakeholders in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational direction and coordination for manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate inventory management and material flow.
• Oversee logistics operations and manage operational communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Operational leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Inventory management

Logistics operations

Problem-solving

Cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or degree in operations management, engineering, logistics

Job description

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As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for providing overall operational leadership and coordination across the company’s manufacturing and logistics operations. This role focuses on day-to-day operational alignment, delivery performance, and cross-functional coordination, while working closely with overseas group stakeholders.

Based in Batu Pahat, Johor, this is a full-time position.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide overall operational direction and cross-functional coordination for day-to-day manufacturing activities, working closely with relevant departments to ensure effective production planning, manpower allocation, line balancing, and timely issue resolution
• Coordinate inventory management and material flow across procurement, planning, and warehouse functions to support uninterrupted production and on-time delivery performance
• Oversee logistics operations by coordinating transportation, warehousing, and shipment activities with internal teams and external service providers
• Act as the primary operational point of contact for overseas group stakeholders, ensuring alignment on production capacity, quality standards, delivery timelines, and overall operational expectations
• Manage operational communication and escalation with overseas stakeholders when facing production constraints, quality issues, or delivery risks
• Monitor and analyse key operational KPIs, including output, efficiency, scrap rate, overtime, inventory levels, and on-time delivery, and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive operational cost control initiatives, including labour efficiency, overtime optimisation, scrap reduction, and operational expense management
• Coordinate operations and information flow between related group entities to ensure alignment, efficiency, and clear accountability
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, procurement, and logistics teams to resolve operational issues and implement process improvements
• Prepare for and support customer audits, internal audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring operational and documentation readiness
• Lead, manage, and develop the operations team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and capability building
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, internal policies, and workplace safety standards

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an operations or manufacturing management role
• Experience managing manufacturing operations through cross-functional coordination rather than purely hands-on execution
• Proven experience working directly with overseas stakeholders in a cross-border manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, logistics, inventory management, and cost control principles
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence initiatives
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance operational realities with stakeholder expectations
• Effective leadership and people management skills, with experience leading supervisors and operational teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Experience working in a group or multi-entity manufacturing environment is an advantage
• Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification in operations management, engineering, logistics, or a related discipline

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