Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Private Advertiser; Kuching; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Plant Manager to orchestrate manufacturing operations including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Safety and Continuous Improvement. Lead a culture of teamwork, ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a technical degree, 4+ years in a plant/operations leadership position, and strong English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or technical field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 4 years' experience as Plant/Operations Manager or similar role.
• Proficient in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with participative leadership.
• Solid maintenance, equipment troubleshooting and project management background.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities at strategic and operational levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage manpower, materials and plant resources for smooth operations.
• Oversee daily production and maintenance activities and coordinate maintenance plans.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to staff, fostering teamwork and professionalism.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, records and audit trails.
• Identify and implement improvements to meet department targets and performance goals.
• Develop and manage operational budget and control costs.
• Implement, monitor and review the plant health and safety plan, and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Halal where relevant.
• Conduct performance appraisals and talent assessments across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication in Mandarin English and�

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/Food Science)

Master's preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

CMMS / Maintenance software

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a Plant Manager to orchestrate manufacturing operations including Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Safety and Continuous Improvement. Lead a culture of teamwork, ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production while meeting quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires a technical degree, 4+ years in a plant/operations leadership position, and strong English, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia communication.