Plant Manager

AMETEK; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial technology is seeking a Plant Manager in Malaysia. The successful candidate will oversee the operational excellence of manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. A solid background in Lean methodologies and over ten years of managerial experience in a similar role is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Plant Manager.
• Proven success in implementing Lean methodologies.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations to achieve growth, profitability, and quality objectives.
• Build a strong operations team for effective production transfer.
• Drive safety improvements and maintain high standards.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

ERP experience

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

The Plant Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient use of production resources to manufacture quality products on time and in accordance with lean production standards within an environment focused on continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Support new plant renovation and fit-out phases to ensure the new plant is suitable for manufacturing within the defined timeline.
• Build a strong operations team to complete the production transfer plan.
• Organize the operations team to support ERP implementation (Navision).
• Plan, guide, and direct the total operations of the manufacturing facility to achieve objectives related to growth, profitability, quality, on-time performance, inventory management, safety, lean manufacturing, and customer satisfaction.
• Support sales growth through customer-specific opportunities and strategic planning.
• Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs by utilizing resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Provide leadership and ensure execution of strategic KPIs and Operational Excellence (OPEX) savings.
• Establish site policies, operating procedures, and goals aligned with corporate guidelines and customer expectations.
• Set challenging performance targets and develop contingency plans to meet customer requirements and sustain business relationships.
• Drive Operational Excellence by maintaining and improving site performance in SQCDM (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale).
• Enhance product profitability through facility and cost improvements, as well as productivity initiatives.
• Develop and lead a highly effective team of staff managers to achieve profitability and operational improvements, leveraging performance metrics such as balanced scorecards and PMP.
• Continuously improve safety records by addressing safety issues and fostering positive safety attitudes; maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Create a healthy workplace to promote employee engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness.

We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Over 10 years of solid experience as a Plant Manager.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to work in a highly productive and constantly changing environment.
• ERP experience.
• Proven success in implementing Lean methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for interaction across departments.
• Analytical mindset with good planning skills and a can-do attitude under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in setting up new plants is a plus.
• Experience in new product introduction.
• Basic financial skills.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with annual sales over $7.0 billion. We are committed to a safer, sustainable, and more productive world, employing 21,000 colleagues across 35 countries, grounded in our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.