Plant Operation Director

**Job location
- Batu Kawan,Penang**

**No. of Headcounts
- 1**

**Job Summary**:
Our client is seeking an experienced The Plant Operation Director 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 Operation Director 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.

**Key Role & Responsibilities**:

- **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

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- 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.

**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 demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
- Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks

change often
- Team player

**Work Arrangements**

 Monday to Friday
- 8.30am to 5.30pm

**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

**Job Compensation & Benefits**:

- Competitive and based on experience
- 13th month bonus
- Flexible paid time off
- Paid medical coverage.
- Employee Insurance
- Employee Wellness
- Paid long term disability coverage
- Minimum 14 days of Annual Leave

**Salary Range**

RM20,000 to RM30,000 per month

Pay: RM20,000.00 - RM30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Frida