Plant Chief: Lean Manufacturing & Growth Leader

Rohde & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Broad range of benefits

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Johor seeks a senior manufacturing leader to oversee PCB Assembly, Testing, Final Device Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Control. You will drive capacity planning, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement.

You will develop and manage the plant budget, lead Lean Manufacturing implementations, and mentor large teams while ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws and European requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 10+ years in senior leadership in high-precision manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing experience with proven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing departments (PCB, Testing, Final Assembly, Logistics, QC, Supply Chain).
• Develop strategic plant roadmap aligned with global strategy; manage budget & capex.
• Lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Manage large teams and leaders; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian laws and European requirements; stakeholder liaison.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Procurement; build external relationships.
• Communicate effectively in English; additional Bahasa Melayu and/or German a plus.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Change Mgmt

Cross-functional

Communication

English Proficiency

German/Bahasa Melayu

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Johor seeks a senior manufacturing leader to oversee PCB Assembly, Testing, Final Device Assembly, Logistics, and Quality Control. You will drive capacity planning, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement.

You will develop and manage the plant budget, lead Lean Manufacturing implementations, and mentor large teams while ensuring compliance with Malaysian laws and European requirements.