Plant Manager

flextronics; George Town; On-site; MYR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Allowances & Bonuses

Job summary

Flex in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a single-site manufacturing operation. You will oversee production, quality, and cost targets while coordinating with purchasing, sales, and engineering to optimize processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 11+ years in Operations Management at an executive level; MBA is preferred. Strong leadership and financial acumen are essential for driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in operations management at an executive level (11+ years).
• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in financial/administrative processes and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise, and optimize plant operations to meet production, quality, and cost targets.
• Coordinate with purchasing, sales, and engineering to align manufacturing goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and strategic planning with executives.
• Manage budgets, staff performance, and relationships with major customers.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical capacity

Teamwork

Decision making

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

MBA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Job Summary

Summary:

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Plant Manager located in Prai, Penang.

Responsible for controlling a single site manufacturing operation, ensuring that production quality and cost targets are met. Duties include production and assembly, quality control, material handling, scheduling, etc. Monitors production processes and the effective use of workforce and equipment, and coordinates production operations with purchasing, sales, engineering, etc.

What a typical day looks like:

• Schedule, organize, monitor, and evaluate the maintenance and upkeep areas of the plant.

• Responsible for supervision and daily monitoring organizational goals to staff.

• Directing the effort to achieve the objectives previously restored and analyzed in the organization.

• Actively participate in the institutional plan for continuous improvement.

• Guide all toward actions to the accomplishment of the organization projects.

• Conduct functions that may be granted for the achievement of objectives of the plant.

• Establish plans and corporate strategic objectives, with the participation of other directors.

• Make final conclusions on administrative and operational problems; ensure the effective achievement of goals of the operation.

• Review budgets and schedules required by corporate boards.

• Maintain relationships with the executives and/or major customers.

• Resolve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing management level to achieve the goals of the plant.

• Direct activities covered by their functional area through planning, budgeting, and implementation. Keep costs and retain employees.

Specialized Job:

• Maintain the profitability of the organization and establish strategic objectives in accordance with the stability of the plant.

• Establish plans and corporate strategies for the organization.

• Responsible for planning area objectives, manages the team and evaluates results.

• Plan, organize and coordinate plant adaptations.

• Direct and coordinate subordinates to achieve objectives.

• Guide the organization for the correct release of the product introduction.

• Provide support to other sites if needed.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in related field; MBA is preferred. Typically require s 11 or more years of industry experience with at least 10 years of experience in Operations Management and at an Executive level.

• Advanced manufacturing.

• Medium ability to command of MS Office Pack.

• Advanced knowledge in Financeandin administration.

• Basic knowledge in accounting.

• Demonstrate advanced ability to decision making, teamwork, results orientation, leadership, analytical capacity, troubleshooting

• High proactive attitude.

• Advanced skills in effective communication.

• Advanced workforce management.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision

• Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Allowances & Bonuses*

AA98

Job Category

Operations

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).