Strategic Manufacturing Leader - Lean & Digital Ops

Emerson Electric Co; Nilai; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader in Nilai, Malaysia to drive day‑to‑day operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will shape strategies, optimize resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

You will build high‑performing teams, champion Lean and digitalization, and manage capacity planning, NPI, and capital investments while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related discipline.
• 10–15 years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading large manufacturing organizations and developing high‑performing teams.
• Strong leadership, planning, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing manufacturing operations in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.
• Demonstrated success driving Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to meet targets in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and inventory.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Optimize manpower, equipment, facilities, inventory, and capital for efficiency.
• Drive a high‑performance culture through engagement, coaching, and talent development.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs using data to drive performance.
• Lead capacity planning, NPI, capital investment projects, and manufacturing expansion.
• Ensure compliance with ESH and regulatory requirements and foster safety culture.
• Own operational financial performance including productivity, cost, and P&L.
• Collaborate with regional/global stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Analytical

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Collaboration

Data analytics

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or related

Job description

Emerson Electric Co is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader in Nilai, Malaysia to drive day‑to‑day operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will shape strategies, optimize resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across a high‑mix, low‑volume environment.

You will build high‑performing teams, champion Lean and digitalization, and manage capacity planning, NPI, and capital investments while collaborating with regional and global stakeholders to