Senior Manufacturing Leader, D-Center Operations & Lean

Copeland; Negeri Sembilan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a proactive manufacturing leader for the D-Center in Negeri Sembilan. You will supervise machining and welding operations, coach a diverse team, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement corrective actions, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to optimize resources and productivity. A strong focus on safety and ISO/compliance will be essential.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing day-to-day production activities.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily D-Center manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of machining and welding activities.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of welders, machinists, and operational staff to achieve departmental and business objectives.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor and drive performance against key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Investigate production and quality issues, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and other continuous improvement programs to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to support operational and business goals.
• Monitor equipment utilization and performance, coordinating with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead safety initiatives, conduct safety briefings, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with EHS, ISO, and company requirements.
• Support audits, compliance activities, CAPEX projects, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify training needs, develop team capabilities, and support succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the D-Center organization.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Tools

Engineering drawings interpretation

Manufacturing documentation

EHS knowledge

Job description

Emerson is seeking a proactive manufacturing leader for the D-Center in Negeri Sembilan. You will supervise machining and welding operations, coach a diverse team, and ensure on-time delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

You will drive continuous improvement, implement corrective actions, and collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to optimize resources and productivity. A strong focus on safety and ISO/compliance will be essential.