Production Manager (Manufacturing/Perai)

• Manufacturing industry
• 5.5 working days/week
• Located at Perai, Penang

Primary Objective
• To lead, optimize, and scale all manufacturing operations, ensuring the delivery of high-precision components through operational excellence, lean methodologies, and a high-performing workforce.

Job Responsibilities
1. Operational Excellence & Supply Chain
• Production Planning: Execute strategic production plans to guarantee On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and meet high-quality customer specifications.
• Asset Management: Oversee daily equipment maintenance and reliability (TPM) to maximize uptime and operational longevity.
• Flow Optimization: Implement 5S and workflow methodologies to maintain a world-class manufacturing environment
• Inventory Control: Manage materials and logistics to ensure seamless supply chain fluidity and lean inventory levels.

2. Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
• Systems Compliance: Uphold a quality management system compliant with ISO standards and stringent international client requirements.
• Defect Reduction: Monitor quality metrics and drive root-cause analysis (CAPA) to minimize internal waste and customer complaints.
• Lean Leadership: Lead Six Sigma and Lean projects to optimize plant performance, profitability, and cost-saving initiatives.

3. HSE & Regulatory Compliance
• Safety Leadership: Act as the site’s primary safety officer, fostering a "Zero Accident" culture through drills, training, and hazard identification.
• Legal Adherence: Ensure all operations comply with the Malaysian Employment Act, Environmental Quality Act, and corporate HSE standards.
• Sustainability: Manage waste, emissions, and energy consumption to meet environmental protection goals.


4. Leadership & Financial Control
• Team Development: Structure and grow the production and warehouse teams; assisting HR in recruitment, performance appraisals, and talent retention.
• Culture Building: Foster a high-efficiency, accountable, and cross-cultural collaborative work atmosphere.
• P&L Support: Formulate and manage the workshop budget, strictly controlling direct labor, overheads, and material variances to boost profitability.