Production Manager

allnex; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLNEX in Melaka is seeking a Production Manager to lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement across the site. You will oversee production performance, people leadership, cost management, process optimisation, and adherence to SOPs and SHE standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing with 3–5 years in leadership, preferably in chemical/resin environments. A BI/SAP mindset and collaboration across functions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years of manufacturing experience, with 3–5 years in a people leadership/management role.
• Experience in chemical, resin, coatings, polymers, or batch manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in leading safety, quality, operation Excellence, and CI initiatives.
• Strong people leadership with ability to coach supervisors and engage frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong safety culture and drive zero-incident performance, including MOC and contractor safety.
• Manage daily production operations to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Partner with Technical teams to optimize processes and maintain product quality.
• Drive First Time Right (FTR) performance and investigate deviations and complaints.
• Implement continuous improvement, productivity enhancements, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and control operational costs including labour, utilities and materials.
• Support capital investment projects and site expansion initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, SHE requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee manpower planning, scheduling, leave approvals, and overtime management.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, and SHE teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or related

Tools

SAP

Power BI

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Location: Melaka, MY

Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Production Manager

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

allnex invites you to join the Production team in Melaka as a Production Manager! In this role, you will be responsible for leading safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement across the site. This role oversees production performance, people leadership, cost management, process optimisation, and operational excellence to ensure business objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strong safety culture and drive zero-incident performance, including process safety, Management of Change (MOC), contractor safety, and housekeeping standards.
• Manage daily production operations to ensure output, quality, and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Partner with Technical teams to optimise processes, resolve production issues, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Drive First Time Right (FTR) performance, reduce quality incidents, and lead investigations into customer complaints, out-of-specification batches, and process deviations.
• Implement continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor and control operational costs, including labour, utilities, raw material losses, and inventory.
• Support capital investment projects, site expansion initiatives, new product introductions, and technology transfers.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), SHE requirements, and company policies.
• Oversee manpower planning, scheduling, leave approvals, and overtime management to meet production requirements efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Supply Chain, Technical, Engineering, Maintenance, and SHE teams to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain optimal plant performance through proactive monitoring of production processes, equipment conditions, and safety requirements.
• Build and develop a high-performing production team through coaching, succession planning, leadership development, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Leverage SAP, Power BI, manufacturing data, and production KPIs to drive operational excellence and informed decision-making.
• Monitor, analyse, and report operational performance metrics to support continuous improvement.

Required skills and experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 3-5 years in a people leadership or management role.
• Experience in chemical, resin, coatings, polymers, or batch manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Proven track record in leading safety, quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build trust, foster open communication, and engage effectively with frontline teams.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching and developing supervisors, team leaders, and manufacturing personnel.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and available to provide support outside normal working hours when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities. Find out how you can make an impact! Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.