Operations Executive (Plant Logistics & Material Flow)

MVC Resources; Nilai; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

MVC Resources in Nilai, Malaysia, seeks an Operations Executive to oversee daily floor operations, inbound and outbound logistics, and inventory accuracy, acting as a bridge between production, procurement, warehouse and external transporters.

You will drive bottleneck removal, enforce SOP discipline, maintain stock integrity, and ensure on-time fulfillment, with a 5.5-day work week and a requirement of a Diploma/ Degree in related fields and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Industrial/Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive operational/logistics experience within packaging, printing, or manufacturing plant environment.
• Solid grasp of production planning workflows, warehouse cycle counts, material staging, and ERP/operations management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations to maintain bottleneck-free workflows across production and dispatch lines.
• Monitor KPIs like throughput, packing efficiency, and delivery performance; audit SOPs and safety compliance.
• Direct plant logistics: material receiving, sorting, staging, and outbound shipping schedules; liaise with transport vendors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Plant operations knowledge

Education

Industrial/Production Engineering degree or diploma

Supply Chain Management degree or diploma

Business Administration degree/diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Operations management software

Production planning

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.

Company Overview

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.