Operations Manager

JAC Recruitment International; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment International in Malaysia seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead Engineering and Production across Die Casting, CNC Machining, and Sheet Metal Fabrication, ensuring KPI delivery and high-quality output. You will drive Kaizen projects, optimize processes, and coordinate SOPs, training, jigs, and tooling for new products.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in a managerial capacity, deep ISO standards knowledge, and a proven track record

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Min 10 years manufacturing experience with 5 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in die casting and injection molding.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and compliance.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Engineering & Production to meet KPI (OTD, OEE, Yield).
• Lead continuous improvement projects (Kaizen) focusing on cost and yield.
• Ensure SOPs, training, jigs, and tools are in place for new products.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental policies.
• Monitor inventory and production schedules to avoid overproduction.

Skills

KPI management

Operations leadership

Lean / Kaizen

Quality control

ISO standards

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical/Metal Fabrication)

Job description

Our client is a leading industrial manufacturing company that specializes in Precision Die Casting, CNC Machining, and Sheet Metal Fabrication. As a prominent player in this industry, our client prides itself on its robust Quality Control framework, from design and production to logistics and more, ensuring consistent and high-quality production of die casting and sheet metal parts while keeping defects to an absolute minimum. Join them to be part of a fast-growing team of talents!

Job Descriptions

• Responsible for the respective KPI, QCDS (Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety)
• Oversee daily operations of Engineering & Production to meet the KPI (OTD, OEE, Process Yield, Machine Down Time / Manpower Utilization), ensure maximum efficiency and productivity
• Develop continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects focusing on cost reduction, yield improvement, CPK improvement, process optimization, cycle time improvement and new parts evaluation / qualification.
• Lead new product development to ensure SOP, training, jigs, and tools are available for producing new products.
• Ensure production adheres to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of workers
• Monitor workers’ work performance, discipline and attendance and take necessary disciplinary action with HR advice.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjusting production accordingly to avoid overproduction.
• Implements, coordinates and monitors production schedules and workflow activities from time of release to delivery of completed finished product.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Engineering (Industrial / Mechanical / Metal Fabrication) or equivalent.
• Min 10 years of related working experiences and 5 years of experience at managerial level in manufacturing industry, with exposure in die casting and injection molding.
• Knowledgeable with experience of ISO standards requirement.
• Good organizational and analytical skill to ensure work processes carried out by subordinates are efficient and effective.
• Experience in production planning.