Operations Manager

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple assembly and CNC machining work centers. You will drive efficiency, productivity, capacity utilization, quality, and cost controls in a high‑mix, high‑volume setting.

You will partner with Production Control, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure on‑time delivery and flow. The role demands 8–12 years in manufacturing operations and a strong background in Lean manufacturing,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years in manufacturing operations.
• Experience coordinating across Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including production floor operations, manpower deployment, production output, and workflow.
• Execute production plans and ensure targets are achieved according to schedule, quality, productivity, and cost requirements.
• Monitor daily performance, machine utilization, manpower efficiency, capacity, and output across machining work centers.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Production Control, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure smooth material flow.
• Identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and process inefficiencies; implement improvement actions to boost efficiency and throughput.
• Monitor and report KPIs including OEE, output, first-pass yield, labor productivity, machine utilization, and on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives in line with strategy.
• Lead, develop, and coach supervisors and team leaders to build high-performing, accountable teams.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations Management

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, production performance, and workflow across multiple assembly / machining work centers. The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, productivity, capacity utilization, quality, and team performance within a high-mix, high-volume manufacturing environment.

The Operations Manager will lead assembly / machining operations and work closely with various departments to ensure smooth material and production flow, timely delivery, and achievement of operational targets while maintaining quality, safety, and cost standards.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.

8–12 years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within a high‑mix, high‑volume CNC machining / assembly environment.

Proven experience managing or coordinating teams across Production, Production Control, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, work center efficiency, capacity planning, and process optimization.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to develop teams, drive accountability, and achieve operational targets.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, planning, and execution skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence is highly desirable.

Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations, including production floor operations, manpower deployment, production output, and overall workflow.

Execute production plans and ensure production targets are achieved according to schedule, quality, productivity, and cost requirements.

Monitor daily production performance, machine utilization, manpower efficiency, capacity, and output across machining work centers.

Manage and coordinate cross‑functional activities with Production Control, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Logistics to ensure smooth material flow and timely production delivery.

Identify production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and process inefficiencies, and implement improvement actions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and throughput.

Monitor and report key operational KPIs, including OEE, production output, first-pass yield, labor productivity, machine utilization, and on‑time delivery.

Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence initiatives in alignment with the Operations Director’s strategy.

Lead, develop, and coach supervisors and team leaders to build high‑performing, accountable, and results‑oriented teams.

Ensure proper implementation and compliance with SOPs, work instructions, quality requirements, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Monitor and manage operational issues on the production floor, ensuring timely resolution and escalation of critical issues when required.

Provide regular production and operational performance updates, analysis, and recommendations to the Operations Director to support decision‑making and operational planning.

Why Join us?

Lead critical manufacturing operations in a growing and dynamic organization.

Make a direct impact on productivity, quality, delivery, and operational performance.

Work closely with the senior management and contribute to strategic operational initiatives.

Lead and develop high‑performing cross‑functional teams.

Be part of a culture that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities while supporting the company's continued expansion.

Foresight Asia Pacific is a manufacturing facility specialized in CNC machining of plastics parts, plastics welded assembly services & hi purity fluid/wet process equipment assembly services. Our focus is on complex and process critical machining and many of our products directly contact the semiconductor wafer in leading fabs round the world. The Penang company is in is more than 250 employees, but will be more than doubling over the coming years. Our machining and production facilities are oil free throughout providing a better environment for our team. We offer a growing environment with opportunities for advancement. If you are truly exceptional, we would like to meet with you.

Foresight Asia Pacific is a manufacturing facility specialized in CNC machining of plastics parts, plastics welded assembly services & hi purity fluid/wet process equipment assembly services. Our focus is on complex and process critical machining and many of our products directly contact the semiconductor wafer in leading fabs round the world. The Penang company is in is more than 250 employees, but will be more than doubling over the coming years. Our machining and production facilities are oil free throughout providing a better environment for our team. We offer a growing environment with opportunities for advancement. If you are truly exceptional, we would like to meet with you.

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