Operation Manager

Hirehub Group; Kulai; On-site; MYR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirehub Group in Senai, Johor, is seeking an experienced production planning leader to oversee end-to-end manufacturing operations for plastic molding. You will coordinate production planning, manpower, capacity, and scheduling to meet customer requirements and delivery targets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in plastic manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills to improve efficiency and safety across the

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in plastic manufacturing with supervisory/management exposure.
• Extensive planning experience: production, operation, capacity, manpower, and scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for production planning, inventory, and work orders.
• Proven leadership, analytics, problem-solving and clear communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise end-to-end production and daily operations for plastic molding.
• Plan and coordinate operation planning, production planning, manpower, capacity, and schedules.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Identify bottlenecks, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support overall operations.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Manpower planning

Production scheduling

ERP/MRP

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Company Background:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of plastic corrugated tubing with over 50 years of experience, recognized for its patented smooth-bore design. The company provides custom solutions globally, supported by continuous R&D, a strong focus on quality, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise end-to-end production and daily operations for the plastic molding manufacturing process.
• Plan and coordinate operation planning, production planning, manpower, machine capacity, and production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery targets.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety protocols are met
• Monitor production performance, product quality, machine utilization, manpower efficiency, and safety compliance.
• Analyze and improve production processes for better efficiency and cost control.
• Identify production bottlenecks, reduce downtime and wastage, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support overall operations.
• Monitor operational KPIs, prepare management reports, analyze production issues, and implement effective corrective actions.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the plastic manufacturing / plastic molding industry, with experience in a supervisory or management position.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the plastic manufacturing industry
• Strong experience in planning, such as:production planning, operation planning, capacity planning, manpower planning, and production scheduling.
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for production planning, inventory, work orders, and operational monitoring.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams and coordinate effectively across departments.

Salary Range: Up to RM15k

Location: Senai, Johor