Operations Executive (Plant Logistics & Material Flow)

MVC Resources; Nilai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking an Operations Executive for a Nilai-based manufacturing plant. You will oversee daily floor operations, material receiving, inventory accuracy, and outbound logistics while coordinating with production, procurement, warehouse, and transporters to remove bottlenecks and ensure on-time fulfillment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in packaging, printing, or custom manufacturing, with strong knowledge of ERP systems, SOPs, and shopfloor safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in industrial/production engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• 3+ years in operations/logistics in packaging or manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of production planning, warehouse cycles, ERP systems.
• Strong communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations and workflow management across production and dispatch.
• Manage inbound/outbound logistics, inventory accuracy, and cycle counts.
• Coordinate with procurement, production planning, finance and sales to meet demand.

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

ERP systems

Inventory control

Process improvement

Education

Diploma or Degree in Industrial/Production Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client is a Premier, Market-Leading Packaging, Printing & Industrial Solutions Enterprise with a specialized manufacturing plant based in Nilai. Known for high-quality production standards and comprehensive customer supply chain integration, the organization is looking for a driven, hands-on Operations Executive to drive shopfloor efficiency, material flow optimization, and logistics execution.

Position Overview

The Operations Executive will oversee daily floor-level operations, material receiving, inventory accuracy, and outbound logistics dispatch . Acting as the central operational bridge between production, procurement, warehouse, and external transporters, this role focuses on removing operational bottlenecks, enforcing SOP discipline, maintaining stock integrity, and meeting fulfillment timelines .

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations & Daily Workflow Management

Oversee day-to-day manufacturing support operations to maintain seamless, bottleneck-free workflows across production and dispatch lines .

Monitor operational KPIs, analyzing production throughput, packing efficiency, and delivery performance metrics .

Develop, implement, and audit Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational consistency and shopfloor safety compliance .

2. Inbound/Outbound Logistics & Inventory Control

Directly manage plant logistics, including material receiving, sorting, protective packaging, QA/QC staging, and outbound shipping schedules .

Maintain stock level accuracy through regular cycle counts, ERP reconciliation, and immediate root-cause fixes for inventory discrepancies .

Liaise closely with external logistics service providers, freight forwarders, and inland transport vendors to ensure timely customer deliveries .

3. Cross-Functional Coordination & Process Improvement

Coordinate continuously with Procurement, Production Planning, Finance, and Sales teams to align daily output with customer demand forecasts .

Support cost-containment and resource-allocation initiatives by identifying and eliminating material waste, idle transport time, and excess operational expenses .

Mentor junior line supervisors and warehouse teams, fostering accountability and adherence to operational standards .

Requirements

Education: Diploma or Degree in Industrial/Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines .

Work Experience: Minimum 3+ years of progressive operational/logistics experience within a Packaging, Printing, or Custom Manufacturing plant environment .

Technical Knowledge: Solid grasp of production planning workflows, warehouse cycle counts, material staging, and ERP/operations management systems .

Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving capabilities, clear communication skills (Bahasa Malaysia and English), and strong cross-functional coordination ability .

Mobility: Must possess valid driving license and own transport for site commuting in Nilai .

Schedule Flexibility: Comfortable working in an active plant setting with a 5.5-day work-week arrangement .