Operations Manager (Steel Industry)- Penang

Talent Recruit; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit in Penang, Malaysia seeks an Operations Manager for the steel industry to lead production and drive efficiency on site. You will oversee scheduling, capacity planning, and maintenance, coordinating with manufacturing, maintenance, quality control and logistics teams to meet targets and deliver quality products.

The role requires a diploma/degree in a relevant field with 5+ years in operations, including 3+ years in a managerial capacity; steel/sheet metal experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field and strong leadership skills.
• Minimum 5 years in operations/production with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in steel or sheet metal is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize production efficiency.
• Manage data collection to track productivity targets and costs.
• Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Plan manpower and equipment maintenance to meet targets.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.
• Organize and execute preventive maintenance plans.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strong budgetary control across plant operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English Mandarin

Leadership

Education

Diploma or Degree in any relevant field

Job description

Operations Manager (Steel Industry)- Penang

About the job Operations Manager (Steel Industry)- Penang

We are representing a leading manufacturer and supplier of various steel products based in Penang, Malaysia.

They specialize in - Manufacturing sheet metal products, supplying scaffolding & deal in various steel products like pipes and plates, complementing their core business activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize efficiency and productivity within the production department.
• Manage data collection for the updating of metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service.
• Oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation to meet production targets and customer demands.
• Accountable for manpower headcount planning and equipment & machinery efficiency achieved its optimal level of its set goals or targets.
• Coordinate with various teams including manufacturing, maintenance, quality control, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery of products.
• The Operations Manager (OM) shall be responsible for organizing, managing and execute short and long-term Production and Equipment Preventive Maintenance plans and strategy.
• Ability immediate action and to resolve any quality or delivery issue within a shortest possible time to multi-task, flexible, interacts well and works closely with the other department for taking
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulation throughout the production process.
• Manage strong and sound budgetary control to ensure the Plant Operations Division in the Head Office, its branches and subsidiary-companies stay ahead of its financial position.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in any relevant field.
• Min 5 years of experience in Operation/ Production, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Candidate from Steel or Sheet Metal background will be added advantage.
• Good communication skill in English & Mandarin (Due to business nature).

Working hours : Mon - Fri (8.30am - 6.00pm)