Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to direct cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and ensure product quality and delivery commitments across high-volume manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, risk management, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

The candidate will spearhead the adoption of new processes and systems, drive operational excellence, and sustain high performance standards in a dynamic, global setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in operations, process engineering, or high-volume manufacturing.
• Minimum 10 years in a leadership or managerial role directing operation teams across functions.
• Preferred experience in process optimization, performance improvement, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct cross-functional operational teams to streamline processes, elevate product quality, maximize yield, and drive operational efficiency
• Design and implement robust process monitoring frameworks and key performance indicators to enable proactive risk management and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Spearhead the integration of new processes and systems into operations, ensuring product quality standards and business delivery commitments are consistently met
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to strengthen process capability, minimize variation, and sustain a high standard of operational excellence

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Process optimization

Job description

WD is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader to direct cross-functional teams, optimize processes, and ensure product quality and delivery commitments across high-volume manufacturing environments. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, risk management, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

The candidate will spearhead the adoption of new processes and systems, drive operational excellence, and sustain high performance standards in a dynamic, global setting.