Polishing Executive

Guocera Sdn Bhd; Kluang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Guocera Tile Industries seeks a capable lead for polishing line operations to ensure smooth daily production and adherence to quality targets. You will optimize process parameters, monitor machine performance, and drive continuous improvements in productivity and product recovery.

The role requires a degree or diploma in engineering, 1–2 years in ceramic tile manufacturing, and experience leading production teams in a continuous environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in ceramic tile manufacturing, preferably in polishing operations.
• Strong knowledge of porcelain tile polishing processes, surface finishing technology, and quality requirements.
• Experience in leading production teams within a continuous manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of polishing abrasives, calibration procedures, and defect analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily polishing line operations and ensure smooth production activities.
• Optimize polishing process parameters to achieve quality and output targets.
• Monitor machine performance, downtime, yield, and defect rates.
• Investigate and resolve production, process, and quality issues through root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Kiln, Trimming, and Sorting teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor abrasive consumption and improve cost efficiency.
• Lead manpower planning, training, and team development.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, and 5S standards.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve productivity and product recovery.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

HMI-based production systems

Job description

Lead daily polishing line operations and ensure smooth production activities.

Optimize polishing process parameters to achieve quality and output targets.

Monitor machine performance, downtime, yield, and defect rates.

Investigate and resolve production, process, and quality issues through root cause analysis.

Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Kiln, Trimming, and Sorting teams to ensure seamless operations.

Monitor abrasive consumption and improve cost efficiency.

Lead manpower planning, training, and team development.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, and 5S standards.

Drive continuous improvement projects to improve productivity and product recovery.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in ceramic tile manufacturing, preferably in polishing operations.

Strong knowledge of porcelain tile polishing processes, surface finishing technology, and quality requirements.

Experience in leading production teams within a continuous manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of polishing abrasives, calibration procedures, and defect analysis.

Familiarity with HMI-based production systems and process monitoring.

Guocera Tile Industries is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. CERAMICHE GUOCERA ranks among the most reputable brands in the global marketplace, supplying tiles to many prestigious commercial and residential development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide a complete range of products ranging from glazed wall & floor tiles, porcelain tiles to fashionable crafted decorative accessories. Our team of more than 1,000 employees in our operations in Petaling Jaya, Kluang and Meru are committed to providing the best products to our customers wherever they are in the world. In line with our continuous quest for growth and globalization of our business activities, we seek ambitious and dynamic professional’s to join our team.

Hong Leong Group is involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities that generates a revenue base exceeding USD 2.5 billion. The Group's manufacturing and distribution operations and products are represented and distributed by a worldwide network of branches, appointed distributors and agents. Leveraging on its diversity and strength, the Group is committed to producing goods of the highest quality at affordable prices through continuous improvement, innovation, research and development.

Our Locations:

Head Office :

Petaling Jaya

Factory :

Meru, Klang and Kluang, Johor

Ceramic Research Company

Kapar, Selangor

Guocera Tile Industries is a member of the Hong Leong Group, a Malaysian conglomerate with diverse businesses interests in various countries globally. CERAMICHE GUOCERA ranks among the most reputable brands in the global marketplace, supplying tiles to many prestigious commercial and residential development projects in over 50 countries worldwide. We provide a complete range of products ranging from glazed wall & floor tiles, porcelain tiles to fashionable crafted decorative accessories. Our team of more than 1,000 employees in our operations in Petaling Jaya, Kluang and Meru are committed to providing the best products to our customers wherever they are in the world. In line with our continuous quest for growth and globalization of our business activities, we seek ambitious and dynamic professional’s to join our team.

Hong Leong Group is involved in a wide range of manufacturing and distribution activities that generates a revenue base exceeding USD 2.5 billion. The Group's manufacturing and distribution operations and products are represented and distributed by a worldwide network of branches, appointed distributors and agents. Leveraging on its diversity and strength, the Group is committed to producing goods of the highest quality at affordable prices through continuous improvement, innovation, research and development.