Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Negeri Sembilan
Your New Company
Our client is a well-established multinational with strong operations across advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions. Renowned for its commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement, the company is on a strong growth trajectory and is looking to strengthen its leadership team with a high-impact operations professional.

Your New Role
As a Senior Operations Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end manufacturing operations, driving performance, efficiency, and strategic growth initiatives. This is a leadership role where you will shape operational direction, elevate team capabilities, and deliver measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, plan, and manage manufacturing operations to achieve targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, and Inventory
• Partner with senior leadership to drive operational excellence and site performance
• Oversee day-to-day operations while ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and resources
• Champion a high-performance culture through strong leadership, engagement, and team development
• Build organizational capability by coaching and developing a skilled and adaptable workforce
• Drive continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and digitalization initiatives
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, leveraging data to improve decision-making
• Ensure strong quality and ESH (Environment, Safety & Health) culture and regulatory compliance
• Lead initiatives in capacity planning, new product introduction (NPI), and operational scalability
• Own operational financial performance including cost control, productivity, and P&L delivery
• Provide strategic direction while developing future operational leaders

Position Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 10–15 years of manufacturing/operations leadership experience
• Proven track record in driving operational excellence and business performance
• Strong experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage, and develop large, cross-functional teams
• Strong expertise in Lean, continuous improvement, automation, and digitalization
• Solid analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience managing KPIs, productivity, cost optimization, and P&L
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions
• Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to quality, delivery, and people development

What You'll Need to Succeed
You are a strategic yet hands-on operations leader with a passion for driving performance and transformation. You thrive in fast-paced environments, excel in leading teams through change, and bring a strong balance of operational discipline, commercial awareness, and people leadership.

What You'll Get in Return
• Opportunity to join a market-leading global organization with strong growth plans
• A high-visibility leadership role with strategic impact on business performance
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, automation, and digital initiatives
• A collaborative culture that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation package with strong career progression opportunities

What You Need to Do Now
If you’re ready to step into a strategic operations leadership role, apply now with your updated CV. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Manufacturing and Operations
Ref:
1288852
Closing date
31 Jul 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Sulwen Teo, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +60 3-7890 6222

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