Plant Manager: Drive Operations & CI in Food Manufacturing

Randstad Malaysia; Johor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a results-driven operations leader to head daily manufacturing activities at a core facility in Malaysia. You will drive efficiency, cost control, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth.

You will oversee maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX planning, and lead a team to achieve KPIs while upholding quality standards, regulatory compliance, and strong stakeholder communication across regional clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably food processing or milling.
• Demonstrated capability in CI, cost control, and CAPEX management.
• Practical understanding of facility maintenance, safety and quality regulatory compliance.
• Proven team leadership with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills; Mandarin is an added advantage for regional liaising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations to achieve KPI targets while upholding food safety standards.
• Lead maintenance strategies to optimize equipment efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Drive productivity improvements and manage cost control measures, directing CAPEX planning.
• Direct site expansions, facility upgrades, and CI projects to support growth.
• Provide leadership to the site team to build strong operational capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Continuous improvement

Capital expenditure

Stakeholder management

Mandarin (adv)

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a results-driven operations leader to head daily manufacturing activities at a core facility in Malaysia. You will drive efficiency, cost control, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support business growth.

You will oversee maintenance strategies, manage CAPEX planning, and lead a team to achieve KPIs while upholding quality standards, regulatory compliance, and strong stakeholder communication across regional clients.