Regional Machining Division Leader – CNC, Lean & Growth

Kingfisher HR Solutions Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

SAM Group seeks an accomplished, multi-site leader to oversee the Machining Division across Malaysia and Singapore. You will shape the strategic roadmap, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and lead a high-performing team to achieve SQDC targets, efficiency, and cost improvements.

Responsibilities include managing CNC machining operations, capacity planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration with customers and suppliers to expand regional capability and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing or precision engineering industry.
• At least 8–10 years in senior leadership roles managing machining operations.
• Proven experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations or regional plants.
• Strong background in CNC machining, precision engineering, aerospace, semiconductor, or industrial equipment manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Machining Division operations across Malaysia and Singapore plants.
• Ensure operational alignment between both sites to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) targets.
• Drive operational consistency, production efficiency, and best practice sharing across plants.
• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for the Machining Division aligned with SAM Group’s long-term business objectives.
• Drive business growth, operational scalability, and margin improvement.
• Support new business opportunities and capability expansion across regional operations.
• Oversee CNC machining operations, process engineering, manufacturing technologies, and capacity planning.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives across both plants.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to optimize productivity, cycle time, and manufacturing cost.
• Ensure adherence to customer requirements, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strong quality management systems and operational controls across both facilities.
• Drive improvements in product quality, process reliability, and manufacturing performance.
• Manage divisional P&L, operational budgets, and capital investments.
• Monitor key operational KPIs including productivity, OEE, cost per part, yield, and on-time delivery.
• Implement cost optimization and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Work closely with key customers to support technical discussions, manufacturing capability, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on business development, costing strategy, and capacity planning.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and strategic suppliers.
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team across Malaysia and Singapore.
• Strengthen leadership capability within plant management teams.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Multi-site operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SAM Group seeks an accomplished, multi-site leader to oversee the Machining Division across Malaysia and Singapore. You will shape the strategic roadmap, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, and lead a high-performing team to achieve SQDC targets, efficiency, and cost improvements.

Responsibilities include managing CNC machining operations, capacity planning, budgeting, and stakeholder collaboration with customers and suppliers to expand regional capability and productivity.