Senior Manager

Reeracoen Recruitment; Sepang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Overall Manufacturing Manager to take ownership of the performance and leadership of CNC Machining, Welding, Production Control and QC functions. This role will drive strategies, standard operating procedures, and KPIs to ensure SQDCP targets are met and production stays aligned with customer requirements.

The position focuses on building a disciplined culture, coordinating cross-functional teams, and expanding capacity to support growth while maintaining safety and

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the performance and management of our manufacturing operations.
• Lead and manage CNC Machining, Welding, Production Control and QC functions.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Establish appropriate manufacturing processes, systems, SOPs, work instructions and performance standards.
• Ensure production activities meet required targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity (SQDCP).
• Monitor daily manufacturing performance and take prompt corrective action when targets are not achieved.
• Identify production bottlenecks, operational risks and capacity constraints and implement appropriate solutions.
• Build a strong manufacturing culture based on discipline, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to CNC, Welding and other manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering and QC to prevent production interruptions.
• Monitor production capacity and identify future manpower, machine and equipment requirements.
• Establish effective production planning and control systems.
• Develop appropriate KPIs and reports to monitor production performance.
• Ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved through effective production scheduling and follow-up.
• Oversee the overall Quality Control function and ensure effective quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure appropriate Incoming Quality Control (IQC), In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) and Final Quality Control (FQC) processes are implemented.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Lead investigation of production defects, customer complaints, non-conformities and quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across CNC, Welding, QC and Production Control.
• Implement appropriate Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, visual management and process improvement initiatives.
• Determine manpower requirements based on production volume, machine capacity and business growth.
• Lead, coach and develop Production, CNC, Welding, Production Control and QC personnel.
• Develop competency matrices for operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers.
• Identify training needs and implement appropriate technical and leadership development program.
• Build a strong pipeline of skilled manufacturing personnel.
• Develop supervisors and junior managers to support future manufacturing expansion.
• Promote employee discipline, teamwork, accountability and safety awareness.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment capacity, utilisation and reliability.
• Identify requirements for additional CNC machines, welding equipment, inspection equipment, tooling and other manufacturing resources.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, commissioning and production qualification.
• Develop capacity expansion plans based on projected customer demand.
• Ensure appropriate preventive maintenance practices are implemented.

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.

Overall Manufacturing Management

• Take overall responsibility for the performance and management of our manufacturing operations.
• Lead and manage CNC Machining, Welding, Production Control and QC functions.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies aligned with company objectives and customer requirements.
• Establish appropriate manufacturing processes, systems, SOPs, work instructions and performance standards.
• Ensure production activities meet required targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity (SQDCP).
• Monitor daily manufacturing performance and take prompt corrective action when targets are not achieved.
• Identify production bottlenecks, operational risks and capacity constraints and implement appropriate solutions.
• Build a strong manufacturing culture based on discipline, accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Ensure production priorities are clearly communicated to CNC, Welding and other manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate closely with Procurement, Warehouse, Engineering and QC to prevent production interruptions.
• Monitor production capacity and identify future manpower, machine and equipment requirements.
• Establish effective production planning and control systems.
• Develop appropriate KPIs and reports to monitor production performance.
• Ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved through effective production scheduling and follow-up.
• Oversee the overall Quality Control function and ensure effective quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
• Ensure appropriate Incoming Quality Control (IQC), In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) and Final Quality Control (FQC) processes are implemented.
• Establish and maintain inspection standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Lead investigation of production defects, customer complaints, non-conformities and quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across CNC, Welding, QC and Production Control.
• Implement appropriate Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, visual management and process improvement initiatives.
• Determine manpower requirements based on production volume, machine capacity and business growth.
• Lead, coach and develop Production, CNC, Welding, Production Control and QC personnel.
• Develop competency matrices for operators, technicians, supervisors and engineers.
• Identify training needs and implement appropriate technical and leadership development program.
• Build a strong pipeline of skilled manufacturing personnel.
• Develop supervisors and junior managers to support future manufacturing expansion.
• Promote employee discipline, teamwork, accountability and safety awareness.
• Monitor manufacturing equipment capacity, utilisation and reliability.
• Identify requirements for additional CNC machines, welding equipment, inspection equipment, tooling and other manufacturing resources.
• Participate in equipment selection, installation, commissioning and production qualification.
• Develop capacity expansion plans based on projected customer demand.
• Ensure appropriate preventive maintenance practices are implemented.

Cost & Budget Management

• Manage and control manufacturing-related costs.
• Prepare and monitor manufacturing budgets and expenditure.
• Identify opportunities for labour, material, equipment and process cost reduction.
• Monitor manufacturing cost per unit and productivity indicators.
• Evaluate capital expenditure requirements and provide business justification to Management.
• Ensure resources are utilized effectively and efficiently.

Safety, Compliance & Operational Discipline

• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with applicable safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture within the manufacturing organization.
• Ensure all Production employees comply with approved SOPs, work instructions and safety procedures.
• Work closely with the Safety / EHS function to identify and control manufacturing-related risks.

Management & Strategic Responsibilities

• Participate in Management meetings and provide regular updates on manufacturing performance.
• Provide Management with recommendations relating to:
  • Production capacity
  • Manpower
  • Equipment investment
  • Manufacturing costs
  • Quality improvement
  • Production planning
  • Process improvement
  • Organization development
• Develop short-, medium- and long-term manufacturing strategies.
• Support business expansion and production ramp-up activities.
• Establish a scalable manufacturing organization capable of supporting future business growth.
• Represent Manufacturing in discussions with customers, suppliers and external parties when required.