Strategic Production & Operations Leader

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead a busy production team in delivering quality products on time.

You will plan workloads, ensure SOP adherence, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the operation. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills, with extensive experience in manufacturing environments and familiarity with ERP and production software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in production, manufacturing, or operations management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production management software, or manufacturing execution systems.
• Knowledge of OHSMS and EMS systems, quality management tools, and production KPIs.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and multitasking capabilities.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage production personnel to ensure operations are efficient and meet quality standards.
• Plan and develop production workload schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Ensure SOPs, best practices, and quality guidelines are followed.
• Oversee production equipment and work environment for safe, efficient, high-quality processes.
• Troubleshoot and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce quality issues.
• Coordinate planning to align product realization with sales demand.
• Ensure OHS and EMS policies are integrated into processes.
• Lead and develop the production and operations team for improved performance.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Planning

Multitasking

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related fields

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Manufacturing execution systems

Job description

Karex Industries Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Production & Operations Manager to lead a busy production team in delivering quality products on time.

You will plan workloads, ensure SOP adherence, and drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the operation. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills, with extensive experience in manufacturing environments and familiarity with ERP and production software.