Plastic Production Operations Manager

MYFutureJobs

Negeri Sembilan

On-site

MYR 67,000 - 89,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

MYFutureJobs is recruiting for a Production Manager at our plastics manufacturing partner in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. You will lead daily production, plan schedules and drive improvements to meet output, quality and cost targets.

The role requires strong leadership and extensive manufacturing knowledge, with a track record in multi-disciplinary teams. Mandarin communication with suppliers is advantageous and a competitive compensation package is offered.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline.
Minimum eight years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
Proven experience managing production operations and manufacturing teams.
Experience in plastic products, HDPE, rotational moulding, pipe extrusion or related environment preferred.
Strong knowledge of production planning, process improvement, quality control and workplace safety.
Strong leadership, manpower planning, troubleshooting and decision-making skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP or production-management systems.
Mandarin proficiency is required to communicate with Mandarin-speaking vendors or suppliers.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and monitor daily production activities to achieve targets.
Develop production schedules according to demand and capacity.
Oversee rotational moulding, extrusion, compounding and fittings production.
Manage factory operations including manpower, machinery, maintenance and process control.
Monitor production output, product quality, waste, downtime and material usage.
Identify and implement productivity improvements and cost controls.
Lead and develop production supervisors, technicians and operators.
Coordinate with Planning, Procurement, Quality Control, Maintenance, Warehouse and Logistics.
Ensure SOPs, quality standards and workplace safety compliance.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimise downtime.
Support stock-taking and ensure proper control of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished products.
Prepare production reports covering output, efficiency, quality, waste, downtime and defect rectification.
Manage the production budget and ensure expenses remain within approved limits.