Project Manager

Nationgate System; Selama; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Malaysia seeks a Production Manager to oversee the setup and management of a new factory. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields, and possess a minimum of 5 years of production management experience in home appliances or electronics. Fluency in both Mandarin and English is essential, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers opportunities for cross-department collaboration and liaising with international partners, ensuring all production meets necessary standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of production management experience in home appliance or electronics manufacturing.
• Familiarity with procurement, PMC, and end-to-end production operations.
• Experience in factory setup or production line establishment is a plus.
• Strong adaptability to multicultural work environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee factory setup, layout planning, and production system construction.
• Manage end-to-end production processes including planning and quality control.
• Develop and implement production management systems and SOPs.
• Lead PMC activities and optimize inventory management.
• Train local production teams and promote cross-department collaboration.
• Liaise with headquarters and local partners to meet standards.

Skills

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Data analysis

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Science

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

6Sigma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Oversee the setup, layout planning, and production system construction of the new factory in Malaysia.

Manage the entire production process of home appliance products, including production planning, material control, procurement coordination, manufacturing execution, quality control, and delivery.

Develop production management systems and SOPs, ensure implementation, and maintain safety and efficiency.

Lead PMC (Production & Material Control) activities, optimize inventory management, and coordinate with local supply chains.

Build and train local production teams, promote cross-department collaboration, and achieve cost and quality targets.

Liaise with China headquarters and local partners to ensure production meets both group standards and Malaysian regulations.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related Science field (BSC or above).

Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken).

Minimum 5 years of production management experience in home appliance or electronics manufacturing, with familiarity in procurement, PMC, and end-to-end production operations.

Experience in factory setup or production line establishment from scratch is a plus.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 6Sigma, or similar tools; strong data analysis and team leadership skills.

Adaptable to multicultural work environment, responsible, with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.