Associate Director

The incumbent will be required to provide leadership and direction to the operations to ensure the attainment of the key operational goals of Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and Engagement.

This role will also ensure that the operation teams adhere to all site policies and procedures and ensure the manufacture of products is carried out within an environment where safety, quality and compliance is paramount.

• Serves as a member of Plant Leadership Team setting direction and policy for the entire operation. Communicate direction to primary and secondary report personnel. Hold department accountable for adherence to plant direction, policy and key performance indicators.
• Implements Work System (WS) from a leaderled perspective. Is fully accountable for the Autonomous Maintenance Centre of Excellence and has a thorough understanding of its content & process. Reviews progress according the cadence and makes necessary changes as required. Leads the operations team to enable zero quality defects and zero losses, and approaches cost of manufacturing from a zerobased budget basis.
• Provide leadership and development to the Line Managers, Shift Managers and Supervisors, assessing their training needs and development opportunities to enable the effective management of their respective line inline with Skill Matrix and IDP.
• Responsible for compliance with all regulations. Food safety plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines followed. Compliance with food safety policies and procedures. Compliance with employee safety policies and procedures
• Accountable for the cost of goods produced ( Cost of manufacturing and cost of good sold ), primarily the FE ( Factory expenses). Develop plans and initiatives to reduce the cost of manufacture, focusing on Yield losses and other manufacturing expenses ( Resources and consumables)
• Assist in the development, management and implementation of capital projects and business initiatives.
• Develop plans and initiatives to maintain high levels of plant sanitation and product quality.
• Identifies and develops plans to address operational performance issues, drive to root cause understanding, and implement technical solutions.
• Ensure Site Agreement is adhered to, while using coaching and discipline to drive improved performance and moral while maintaining standards.
• Provides input into the development of maintenance programs of all equipment and property within the Plant.
• Responsible for daily cadence sustainability: Ensure achievement of all area/shift KPIs; ensure adherence to and continuous improvement for all area/shift CRS elements.
• Responsible for assisting with/creating operating budgets and capital budgets with other department managers. Responsible for all department expense budgets with appropriate accounting information. Manage within the budget. Participate in the business planning and budgeting process. Develop short and longterm cost containment/reduction strategies.
• Maintain an indepth understanding of the organisation's strengths, weaknesses, and resources, identifying potential organisational problems and opportunities.
• Make strategic decisions, considering immediate and longterm implications, benefits and costs, and risks associated with decision alternatives.
• Drive values and adhere to and administer company policies and procedures
• To comply with GMP and continuously improve our Food Safety Programme
• To perform any adhoc tasks given.
• Manages operations Cost Saving programs within targeted annual savings by keeping track of all initiatives under operations as well supporting other cross functional projects leading to Cost savings ( Innovation, Renovation, Process Improvements)

• A minimum 10 years' experience in a manufacturing facility would be highly desirable.
• Experience in working on ERP systems like SAP and SCADA controlled plant operations would be an added advantage. Strong computer skills are a prerequisite.
• Previous exposure to LEAN principles and practices is very highly regarded ( 6 Sigma will be added advantage)

• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Performance bonus

• Sepang (required)

• Sepang: Relocate before starting work (required)