OPERATIONS MANAGER

TMC Metal (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Panel Clinic

Group PA & Hospitalisation

Annual Leave

Job summary

TMC Metal Co., Ltd. is seeking a hands-on factory project and operations manager to oversee the setup of a new manufacturing facility in Penang and later manage daily production operations.

The role covers coordinating construction, equipment installation, testing, and commissioning, followed by safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant. The ideal candidate will drive lean manufacturing, lead production teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating

Qualifications

• Experience in leading factory start-up and ramp-up
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors and suppliers
• Knowledge of safety regulations and industrial standards

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory construction, installation, commissioning, and ramp-up activities.
• Lead ongoing plant operations focusing on safety, efficiency, and reliability.
• Develop SOPs, preventive maintenance plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate lean manufacturing adoption, production scheduling, and KPI monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Operations management

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on and technically competent factory project & operations manager to oversee the setup and development of our new manufacturing facility in Penang. The role will be responsible for coordinating factory construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and production start-up activities. Upon completion of the plant setup phase, the candidate will transition into managing daily manufacturing operations, production performance, maintenance coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description:

Overall Purpose of the Role:

· The role is responsible for overseeing the setup and operational readiness of the company’s physical recovery

and manufacturing facility, including factory construction coordination, industrial equipment installation,

commissioning, and production startup.

· The position will also lead ongoing plant operations with a focus on safety, efficiency, equipment reliability, and

continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Factory Construction & Project Coordination

· Coordinate and supervise factory construction and renovation activities together with contractors,

consultants, and suppliers.

· Monitor project timeline, quality, safety, and budget to ensure successful completion.

· Act as the main internal coordinator between management, contractors, utility providers, and equipment

· Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, safety regulations, and industrial standards

· Oversee machinery delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

· Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and automation integration for production systems.

· Work closely with suppliers and technical teams during setup and troubleshooting.

· Develop equipment start-up procedures, SOPs, and preventive maintenance plans.

· Support process optimization during trial production and ramp-up stage.

· Responsible for coordinating customer-related equipment installation, preparing the required

documentation, and handling communication and liaison activities.

C. Production Operations Management (After factory start-up)

· Manage daily production operations to achieve output, quality, safety, and efficiency targets.

· Plan manpower, workflow, and production scheduling.

· Monitor machine performance, downtime, and operational KPIs.

· Coordinate maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

· Establish and enforce production SOPs, safety practices, and quality standards.

· Lead and develop production and technical teams.

· Drive productivity improvement, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives.

· Support implementation of lean manufacturing and preventive maintenance practices.

· Participate in future factory expansion and automation projects.

· Undertake additional responsibilities and strategic projects as assigned by Management in support of the

company’s operational and business expansion objectives.

· Undertake additional duties, including other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor that are not

specifically listed above.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 11-50 employees

In 1987, TMC Metal Co., Ltd. was founded in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, as a scrap metal recycling plant. TMC’s operations involve the recycling of materials from many industries, e.g. semi-conductor devices, photoelectric devices, and other scrap/bi-products resulting from electronic equipment manufacturers, petroleum refiners, and petrochemical producers.

While the World’s new technologies continues to be developed, it provides many benefits to individuals as well as businesses but it also results in the degradation of the environment. This is evidenced by the number of negative incidents reported in the media, on an almost daily basis.

In 1987, TMC Metal Co., Ltd. was founded in Kaohsiung County, Taiwan, as a scrap metal recycling plant. TMC’s operations involve the recycling of materials from many industries, e.g. semi-conductor devices, photoelectric devices, and other scrap/bi-products resulting from electronic equipment manufacturers, petroleum refiners, and petrochemical producers.

While the World’s new technologies continues to be developed, it provides many benefits to individuals as well as businesses but it also results in the degradation of the environment. This is evidenced by the number of negative incidents reported in the media, on an almost daily basis.

Perks and benefits Panel Clinic, Group PA & Hospitalisation, Annual L

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