Plant Manager

Bukit Minyak Penang

Salary range from RM15-25K

Permanent role

for a Hi-Tech CNC prototype and production facility who is the leader for the entire division including planning, design, programming, CNC machining and assembly of quick turn prototype parts and production assemblies.

The Plant Manager will plan, direct, coordinate day to day functions for the team leaders so to properly deploy resources in alignment with meeting the company goals/objectives. Work cross functionally with quality, materials, packaging & shipping, engineering, human resources, etc., to ensure that daily needs of manufacturing are met.

Expectations:

Lean Manufacturing focal point. Ensure that manufacturing areas are managed through lean principles. Produce to demand, Takt time, cell structure, Kanban, SMED, TPM, etc., activities are promoted and implemented.
Mentor – Facilitates training and allocates resources required for the training of CNC machinist, Assemblers, and Planners
Recruiter – Evaluates and selects talented manufacturing employees to fill opening at all production levels
Scheduling and coordinating customer order priorities
Leader - Manage staff by utilizing the performance management process, including confirming job responsibilities, establishing goals and job competencies, developing skills, coaching on a continuous basis and evaluating performance.
Escalation point: Resolves day-to-day issues and monitors performance to plan related to staffing, scheduling, quality, tooling, maintenance, etc.
Monitor performance evaluations for consistency and completeness. Ensure adherence to attendance, overtime, company policies and procedures.
Ensure all work in progress is monitored and that all final products are inspected for quality.
Act as liaison working in a cross functional manner with other areas of the organization.
Monitors inventory for cost effectiveness and to assure adequate levels.
Authorizes and allocates the staffing of production.
Provides mentoring or assistance so that staff is effective in managing their areas, production scheduling and meeting team goals.
Fills in for production leads in their absence.
Create a department culture which supports the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth.
Directly manages Production, Engineering, Quality, Warehouse/Shipping, Planning and Purchasing for the Bukit Minyak plant.
Keep senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
Read reports prepared by subordinate to determine progress and issues
Ensure plant operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
Any other duties assigned by Superior or Management.

Education and Experience:

Experience working in the contract manufacturing industry
Process development / Engineering experience preferred

Experience in implementing Lean Manufacturing Processes / Toyota Production System Methodologies (5s, Gemba walks, Six Sigma, reduction of waste (Muda, Muri, Mura), Kanban, SMED)

Supervisor/Management Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
Experienced with metal (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum) and plastics machining preferred
Knowledgeable of CNC machine tools is preferred; CNC Horizontal and Vertical Mills, 5-Axis, Lathes, and EDM.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (preferred). Equivalent work experience will be considered.
Five or more years of progressively complex technical experience involving the latest state-of-the-art applications and techniques in production and project management experience. Three or more years of supervisory experience (Preferred).

Personal Qualifications:

Proven leadership experience
Passion for mentoring / training
Takes charge and doesn't have issues with making difficult decisions or commitments
Self-starter / self-motivated / flexible
Reliable and dependable
Positive customer focused attitude
Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment
Honest with good integrity
Professional demeanour and respectful to people in all situations
Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
Team player

Working Conditions/Physical Hazards:

Works in an office and/or machine shop environment.
Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Must adhere to company safety policies

Compensation / Benefits:

Competitive and based on experience.
Flexible paid time off
Paid medical coverage.
Employee Insurance
Employee Wellness
Paid long term disability coverage.
13^th Month Bonus

Plant Manager RM17000