Sr. Operations Manager

SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Penang is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive lean initiatives and oversee all manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budget management, quality compliance, and leadership with a Bachelor's in engineering. This role requires problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively across departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in senior operations management in manufacturing.
• Experience in CNC machining or special process operations preferred.
• Hands-on experience in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Oversee manufacturing operations to achieve production targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Project Management

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master’s degree (an advantage)

Job description

Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts.

Responsible for the P&L as the head of the company.

Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency across all functions.

Oversee all manufacturing operations including quality, production, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance to achieve production targets and meet customer delivery schedules.

Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement; implement corrective actions as necessary.

Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations and industry standards.

Provide strong leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the operations team; cultivate a high-performance culture focused on accountability and ownership.

Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, cost reduction programs, and process standardization across operations.

Oversee resource planning, production scheduling, and capacity management to support customer and business needs.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior operations management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in CNC machining or special process operations is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing operations with exceptional leadership to manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities with a data-driven and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• Proven ability in project management, budgeting, and cost control.
• Hands-on experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies.
• Familiar with aerospace and manufacturing quality management systems such as AS9100 D and ISO9001.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an operations manager?
• How many years of project management experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?

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