Plant Operation Manager

WEI TAT FEEDMILL SDN. BHD.; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WEI TAT FEEDMILL SDN. BHD. is seeking an senior operations leader to steer plant performance, from assessment to implementation and ongoing support.

You will coordinate daily activities, optimize production processes, and ensure timely achievement of targets while upholding stringent quality and regulatory standards. You will supervise a team of engineers, operators and support staff, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with other departments to share best practices, maintain records, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or professional degree in engineering/operations management or related field.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Strong people leadership and ability to coach teams.
• Proactive, multitask capable with good communication.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, implementation, and ongoing operational support including troubleshooting and efficiency improvements.
• Manage timelines, priorities, and allocate resources to meet factory goals.
• Ensure product quality meets client specifications and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations.
• Optimize production processes to increase efficiency.
• Ensure production targets and high-quality standards are met.
• Supervise and motivate operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Monitor quality control measures and drive improvements.
• Maintain production records and maintenance logs.
• Coordinate daily activities, workflows, and department schedules.
• Collaborate with other heads of department to identify best practices.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s or Professional Degree in Engineering/Operations Management, Business, Industrial Management, Manufacturing

Job description

Responsible for leading assessment, implementation, and continuing operational support including troubleshooting, failure analysis and efficiency improvements.

Managing time-lines and work priorities and allocating resources to meet the assigned factory time-lines and goals.

Ensuring that the product effectively satisfies the quality level ordered by the targeted client.

Lead and manage all aspects of plant operations

Implement strategies to optimize production processes and increase operational efficiency

Ensure the plant meets production targets while maintaining high-quality standards

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and environment standards

Supervise and motivate a team of professionals, including operators, technicians, and support team.

Monitor and maintain product quality standards, implementing quality control measures to ensure the highest quality feedmill and products are produced.

Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and operational performance.

Maintain exact records of plant operations, including production data and maintenance records.

Formulate strategies to coordinate, organize, and oversee all the daily activities including workflow and schedules of the department and including identification, acquisition, production, and distribution of the company’s goods and meeting departmental and organizational goal.

Cooperating with other HOD to determine best practices and the best solution.

Manage inventory levels, including raw materials and finished goods.

Perform other duties assigned by Management from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in Engineering/Operations Management, Business, industrial Management, Manufacturing or related field.

Possess high standards of integrity and personal work standards.

Proactive and able to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.

At least 8 to 10 years of engineering working experience in the manufacturing environment.

People management, interpersonal and communication skills, ability to effectively communicate and motivate team to meet organizational objectives.

Coaching and mentoring skills to assist team members achieve individual, departmental and organizational objectives.

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong and focused leadership, and sociable teamwork spirit.

Good command in 普通话, English and Bahasa Malaysia.