Senior Operations Leader: Driving Growth & Excellence

Plexus Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced operational leader to establish direction for the manufacturing team within a focus factory. You will ensure customer commitments are met, drive continuous improvement, and manage budgets and timelines to align with corporate requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to coach and develop talent. A Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience is preferred, with graduate qualifications a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred.
• Seven years of related experience required; five years preferred.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations team and develop talent pipelines.
• Align site execution with customer and operational strategies.
• Manage site metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure customer P&L management and growth opportunities.
• Model Plexus Core Values and develop staff through coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Talent evaluation

Succession planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Office software

ERP systems

Job description

Plexus Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced operational leader to establish direction for the manufacturing team within a focus factory. You will ensure customer commitments are met, drive continuous improvement, and manage budgets and timelines to align with corporate requirements.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to coach and develop talent. A Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of related experience is preferred, with graduate qualifications a plus.