Overview
The Manufacturing Plant Head will lead the establishment of a new manufacturing facility from the ground up in Senai. Responsible for overseeing plant setup, commissioning, and operational ramp-up while ensuring efficient production, quality control, and safety. This role drives operational excellence, implements process improvements, and leads a team to achieve production targets while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Greenfield Project Leadership : Lead facility design, equipment procurement, and commissioning for the new plant.
- Operations Management : Oversee end-to-end manufacturing processes, including production planning, scheduling, inventory control, and maintenance.
- Local Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement : Ensure adherence to Malaysian regulations.
- Local Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement (cont.) : Liaise with Johor state authorities, suppliers, and community leaders.
- Team Leadership : Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate supervisors and production staff.
- Budget & Scalability : Manage startup capital and operational budgets for sustainable growth.
Qualifications
Fluency in Mandarin and Malay (written / spoken) is mandatory.5+ years in manufacturing management, preferably with experience of setting up new manufacturing operations.Proven track record in managing facilities and overseeing operations.Expertise in plant layout optimization and startup logistics.Experience working in Johor’s industrial ecosystem (Senai preferred).Ability to navigate Malaysian labor practices and business norms.#J-18808-Ljbffr