Production Manager

Superlon Worldwide Sdn Bhd; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Superlon Worldwide Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior leader to head a new factory operation in Malaysia. You will oversee production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and safety, driving efficiency, cost control and on-time delivery.

You will lead department heads and teams, ensuring ISO compliance and a data-driven approach to continuous improvement, while coordinating cross-functional workflows and capacity expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience with leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, people-management and cost-management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and safety compliance knowledge.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise overall factory operations, including production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and workplace safety.
• Lead, develop and motivate department heads, supervisors and factory teams to strengthen performance, accountability and employee development.
• Oversee production planning, scheduling, manpower deployment and daily execution to achieve output, quality and delivery targets.
• Work closely with QA/QC to ensure product quality and compliance with applicable ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, EPR and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, reduce operating costs and minimize machine downtime.
• Review operational issues, approve corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up and closure.
• Plan manpower, resources and plant setup, and coordinate inter-department workflows to support smooth factory operations.
• Ensure emergency response readiness and enforce workplace safety requirements in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
• Analyze operational performance, KPIs and costs and provide data-driven recommendations to Management.
• Support capacity expansion, plant reorganization and other operational requirements assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Cost management

Problem solving

Communication

Occupational safety

ISO compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Production/Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Lead the new factory operation to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing while meeting production, quality and delivery requirements. The role provides leadership across production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and compliance functions and drives continuous improvement across the factory.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and supervise overall factory operations, including production, quality, maintenance, warehouse and workplace safety.

Lead, develop and motivate department heads, supervisors and factory teams to strengthen performance, accountability and employee development.

Oversee production planning, scheduling, manpower deployment and daily execution to achieve output, quality and delivery targets.

Work closely with QA/QC to ensure product quality and compliance with applicable ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, EPR and regulatory requirements.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, reduce operating costs and minimize machine downtime.

Review operational issues, approve corrective actions and ensure timely follow-up and closure.

Plan manpower, resources and plant setup, and coordinate inter-department workflows to support smooth factory operations.

Ensure emergency response readiness and enforce workplace safety requirements in accordance with company policies and local regulations.

Analyze operational performance, KPIs and costs and provide data-driven recommendations to Management.

Support capacity expansion, plant reorganization and other operational requirements assigned by Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Production, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with substantial experience in a factory leadership or managerial capacity.

Strong leadership, people-management, problem-solving and cost-management capabilities.

Good understanding of occupational safety and health compliance in a manufacturing environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.

Results-oriented and able to manage competing priorities and tight operational deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

Experience in rubber, plastics or a similar manufacturing industry is preferred.