Plant Operation Director

**Plant Operation Director**

**RM20,000 - 30,000**

**Location : Batu Kawan Industrial Park, 14100 Batu Kawan, Penang**

**Job Description**:
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 machinists/programmers, CAD designers, Assemblers, and Planners

Recruiter - Evaluates and selects talented manufacturing employees to fill openings 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 a 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 Batu Kawan 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

**Education Qualification**:
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 by not required; 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.

**About the Employer**

**World class CNC manufacturing facility serving both international and domestic markets headquarters in Tualatin, Oregon**

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: RM20,000.00 - RM30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Batu Kawan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you familiar with with metal (stainless steel, titanium, aluminum) and plastics machining ?

Application Deadline: 12/05/2024
Expected Start Date: 12/06/2024