Quality & Continuous Improvement Leader

Upmpaper; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UPM in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is seeking a Quality Development Manager to lead quality control and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will collaborate with multiple teams, establish quality plans, monitor process and product quality, and ensure ISO9001 compliance.

This role requires strong leadership and deep knowledge of quality systems and lab networks in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in quality roles, English and Bahasa proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant discipline in engineering or sciences.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality department in a similar role.
• Experience in coating or product development is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations quality control and assurance and drive Total Quality improvements.
• Establish and review Quality Plan and monitor process variations to reduce quality issues.
• Manage SEA terminals quality matters and factory lab measurement systems.
• Collaborate with Global Lab Network and validate test methods per global rules.
• Report monthly Quality KPIs and target annual improvements.
• Coordinate with Market, Supply Chain, Regional Sales and R&D for risk management.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Job description

UPM in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is seeking a Quality Development Manager to lead quality control and drive continuous improvement across operations. You will collaborate with multiple teams, establish quality plans, monitor process and product quality, and ensure ISO9001 compliance.

This role requires strong leadership and deep knowledge of quality systems and lab networks in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in quality roles, English and Bahasa proficiency, and