Production Manager

Karex; Pontian; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Karex in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead production teams and ensure efficient, compliant manufacturing across facilities.

You will plan workloads, uphold SOPs and quality standards, manage equipment and safety programs, and drive continuous improvement with KPI-driven strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production management software, or MES.
• Knowledge of OHSMS and EMS systems, quality tools, and KPIs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage production personnel to ensure operations are efficient, effective, and meet quality standards.
• Plan and develop production workload schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Ensure production personnel follow SOPs, best practices, and quality guidelines.
• Manage production equipment and work environment to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Carry out troubleshooting, problem-solving, and strategic improvement initiatives.
• Manage the planning function to ensure product realization meets sales demand.
• Ensure OHS and EMS policies are integrated into processes.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the production and operations team.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Planning

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Industrial Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Manufacturing execution systems

Job description

• Manage production personnel to ensure business operations are efficient, effective, and meet quality standards.
• Plan and develop production workload schedules to meet internal and external delivery commitments.
• Ensure production personnel follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), best practices, and quality guidelines.
• Manage production equipment and work environment to ensure a safe, efficient, and high-quality production process.
• Carry out troubleshooting, problem-solving, and strategic improvement initiatives to minimize quality issues and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage the planning function to ensure product realization meets sales demand.
• Ensure OHS and environmental policies and objectives are established, implemented, and integrated into business processes.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the production and operations team to enhance performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in operational areas.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management, preferably in a medium to large-scale organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production management software, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Knowledge of OHSMS and EMS systems, quality management tools, and production KPIs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.