Operations Manager

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced individual to lead strategic manufacturing operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in the EMS sector, driving operational excellence and fostering high-performing teams. Responsibilities include championing customer needs, ensuring compliance, and leading improvement programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in operations management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the EMS sector.
• Previous experience in an operations management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic manufacturing operations and develop high-performing teams.
• Drive operational excellence and achieve key performance metrics.
• Champion customer needs and contribute to business growth.
• Lead strategic programs for continuous improvement in efficiency, delivery, and quality.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Operational excellence

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purpose Statement:

This job involves leading strategic manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence, championing customer needs, and ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability. The role involves complex problem-solving and adapting practices to meet undefined situations. The position demands in-depth organizational knowledge to analyze data and implement strategic policies, adhering to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Lead strategic manufacturing operations and develop high-performing teams: Achieved by setting the direction for manufacturing, aligning with business goals, and cultivating a strong team through talent development, succession planning, and fostering leadership capabilities at all levels within operations.
• Drive operational excellence and achieve key performance metrics: Accomplished through implementing and continuously improving operational systems and processes to maximize efficiency, reduce waste, and consistently meet or exceed targets for key metrics like cost, yield, and throughput.
• Champion customer needs and contribute to business growth through operational solutions: Realized by understanding and advocating for customer requirements within manufacturing, acting as a key point of contact, managing the operational aspects of customer profitability, and identifying opportunities to leverage operational capabilities for new business.
• Lead strategic programs for continuous improvement in efficiency, delivery, and quality: Executed by identifying, prioritizing, and leading significant improvement initiatives across labor efficiency, on-time delivery, and product quality. Success requires cross-functional collaboration, resource management, and rigorous tracking of customer program outcomes.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and sustainability across manufacturing operations: Established by maintaining a strong culture of adherence to all relevant regulations, internal standards, and customer specifications. Success also necessitates prioritizing a safe and healthy work environment and driving initiatives that promote environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience in the EMS and previous experience in an operations management role is required.