PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER

Schattdecor; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is hiring a Production Project Manager / Assistant Manager to lead planning, scheduling and execution of all manufacturing operations within the plant. You will ensure production is delivered on time, within budget and to industry standards, while coordinating cross-functional teams.

As a key member of the management team, you will establish procedures, drive continuous improvement, manage staffing, uphold health and safety policies, and collaborate with customers, suppliers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Manufacturing.
• Prior management or manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional team members.
• Technical competencies in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other industry software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling and execution of all manufacturing operations.
• Ensure production is within budget and to industry standards.
• Establish procedures to enhance production efficiency.
• Plan, organise and control production needs and staffing.
• Oversee staffing requirements and streamline processes for operational effectiveness.
• Ensure production meets high quality standards.
• Schedule production to achieve plant production targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and best-practice manufacturing.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental policies are followed.
• Liaise with other departments, customers, suppliers and service providers.
• Develop and coach a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Set department objectives and KPIs; review performance.
• Manage recruitment, training, attendance and supervision.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

People management

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

PRODUCTION PROJECT MANAGER / ASSISTANT MANAGER

Leads the planning, scheduling and execution of all manufacturing operations within the plant.

To ensure efficient and timely production of services, within budget and to industry standard.

Establish and facilitate departmental procedures which in turn enhance the production and efficiency of the department.

Responsible to plan, organise and control the production needs while overseeing staffing requirements and will streamline processes for operational effectiveness.

Ensures production is carried out according to high quality standards set forth by the company

Ensure efficient production scheduling to achieve plant production targets.

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance

Ensure that the production function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of staff and visitors.

Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements

Liaise and communicate with other departments, customers, suppliers and other service providers

Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Manufacturing activities

Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements

Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports

Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering / Manufacturing
• Prior management or manufacturing experience is preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional team members
• Technical competencies in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other industry software