Production Manager

Lhoist (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lime production company in Malaysia is seeking a manager to oversee the production department, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in lime or minerals. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for project management and staff development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree certificate in relevant field.
• At least 5 years lime or minerals experience in supervisory roles.
• Preferably 5 years industrial lime experience in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of lime or minerals within projected budgets.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained to satisfy shipping commitments.
• Direct and monitor the production team members.
• Ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with other department heads for maintenance projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience in lime or minerals

Strong quality conscience

Project management skills

Ability to work in severe weather conditions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

Manage department to maintain and improve safety, qualify, and environmental compliance for all plant operations

Manage the production of lime or minerals within projected budgets.

Ensures production schedules are maintained to satisfy shipping commitments and minimize inventory related outages.

Establishes and enforces departmental operational procedures to maximize efficiency, quality, and environmental compliance.

Maintain adequate supply of kiln fuel on-site to meet production demands.

Optimization of production capacity and asset utilization.

Managing and Leading Staff

Direct and monitor the production team members. This includes adjusting staff levels, revising performance standards, employee selection or hiring, utilizing progressive discipline, employee development, etc.

Safety

Ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance with federal, state, local, and Company policies.

Ensure proper training programs are implemented for new employees.

Promote employee participation for all production department compliance activities.

Drive team member environmental performance and ensure all permit or regulatory requirements are met.

Require to demonstrate clear commitment and visible leadership with regard to occupational health, safety and environmental.

Project Management

Coordinate with other department heads to assist in timely completion of maintenance and capital projects.

Create and manage effective project teams.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Bachelor's Degree certificate in relevant field.

At least 5 years lime or minerals experience in supervisory roles.

Preferably 5 years industrial lime experience in supervisory roles.

Heavy Industry - cement, minerals, chemical, power, steel, glass background is a plus.

Strong quality conscience. Working outside in severe weather conditions as well as exposure to industrial high temperature, noise, and dust.

Company Description:
Lhoist Group is a Multinational Company with global headquarters based in Belgium, established in 1889. The group operates in 23 countries with 6,000 employees worldwide and is a global leader in the lime industry, a key raw material used in steel manufacturing, paper manufacturing and many other sectors. Lhoist has been in Malaysia since 2007 and is expanding its business in the region, with a regional office in KL Sentral and manufacturing plants in Tapah and Simpang Pulai, Perak.