Operation Manager

SCJ ENGINEERING (M) SDN. BHD.; Ulu Tiram; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SCJ ENGINEERING (M) SDN. BHD. is seeking a senior leader to manage end-to-end factory operations across Production, Quality, Engineering, SCM/Warehouse, and Maintenance.

You will drive daily performance to meet production targets and delivery schedules while upholding quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will lead department heads and cross-functional teams, identifying improvements to manufacturing processes and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the plant.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
• At least 3-5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience managing multiple departments, preferably in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in surface treatment, semiconductor, or aerospace industries will be an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, make effective decisions, and manage competing operational priorities.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational performance management, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall factory operations, including Production, Quality, Engineering, SCM/Warehouse, and Maintenance.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and achieve production targets and delivery schedules.
• Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Lead and manage department heads, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity.
• Review operational performance and develop improvement plans for Top Management.
• Establish performance priorities and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.
• Manage resources effectively to support production capacity, quality standards, and delivery commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Degree or Diploma

Job description

Lead and oversee end-to-end factory operations across Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Materials, Warehouse, and Maintenance. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, achieving production and delivery targets, improving operational performance, and maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

Oversee overall factory operations, including Production, Quality, Engineering, SCM/Warehouse, and Maintenance.

Ensure smooth daily operations and achieve production targets and delivery schedules.

Monitor operational performance, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and operational efficiency.

Ensure compliance with quality, safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Lead and manage department heads, supervisors, and operational teams.

Coordinate with cross-functional departments to resolve operational issues and maintain workflow continuity.

Review operational performance and develop improvement plans for Top Management.

Establish performance priorities and promote a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.

Manage resources effectively to support production capacity, quality standards, and delivery commitments.

What we're looking for

Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.

At least 3-5 years of managerial experience.

Experience managing multiple departments, preferably in a factory or manufacturing environment.

Experience in surface treatment, semiconductor, or aerospace industries will be an advantage.

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently, make effective decisions, and manage competing operational priorities.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, operational performance management, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.