Plant Manager

Ambition; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Malaysia is seeking an experienced operations leader for their manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing production and logistics, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement. Candidates should have a strong background in plant management and proven leadership skills, with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of plant experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions quickly.
• Familiarity with quality and food safety standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee plant operations and compliance with local regulations.
• Drive cost efficiency through monitoring of budgets and production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

About the Job

This position is responsible for leading Manufacturing, Logistics, and Technical Operations at a production facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality products on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, meeting all environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee plant operations including capital expenditure, maintenance, facility needs, and environmental compliance.
• Support quality systems such as HACCP, GMP, GFSI, and ensure readiness for third-party audits.
• Drive cost efficiency, monitor budgets, and manage production schedules.
• Lead logistics operations including inventory planning, production scheduling, and distribution.
• Ensure raw material procurement in coordination with the Asia Supply Chain team.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the site.
• Serve as Environmental Management Representative, aligning plant practices with local regulations and client standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR and Finance, to support staff development, communication, and performance management.
• Represent the site in strategic initiatives across the Asian region.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; minimum 10 years of plant experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role (preferably in food or chemical manufacturing).
• Proven leadership in managing production processes, teams, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly and take ownership of outcomes.
• Familiarity with quality and food safety standards.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable working under pressure and handling multiple priorities.

Apply Now

If you are a driven and experienced operations leader ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.