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JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• The main responsibility of the Manager, Operations is to lead, supervise and manage multi-disciplinary teams of staff in maintaining and improving an effective, efficient and successful operation in meeting the Annual Operating Plan in terms of quality, revenue, cost, profitability and productivity in a safe manner. As Operations Manager, he/she will be responsible/accountable for the performance of the operations in all aspects.
• The Operations Manager will lead an organization of around 200 employees of both engineering and manufacturing personnel and will be responsible to manage, lead and develop the organization's leadership, competency and skills to meet existing and future needs. The person must have the ability to manage, prioritize and allocate resources and competencies when necessary.
• The person must be able to strategize and plan the plant's annual operating budget and performance which includes setting the site's strategic directions, initiatives and tactics, defining the Key Performance Indicators, leading and partnering with HR on staff planning, performance management and development and other policies and procedures at site level.
• This person must be the leader and role model who is responsible for defining, developing, implementing and monitoring policies and standards globally and at the site and be seen as the company representative on global and local regulatory compliance and issues.

Requirements

• Possess at least Bachelor’s Degree In Engineering or related discipline and competent in Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in highly technical, pressurized and customer-driven operations. Candidates with diverse work experience in engineering, manufacturing and supply chain management will have an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years in middle-level management with some experience as part of the plant leadership team. Capability in managing an organization of around 200 employees or more will be an added advantage.
• Someone who has strong values on safety and integrity, be highly empathic but at the same time able to demonstrate result orientation with good service mindset value. Must be able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
• The candidates must have strong financial understanding and good business acumen as this position will require the making of decisions with the use of both competencies.
• Highly technical with very good data analysis skills, able to make decisions with minimal data when required. Strive in conflict management and should be able to manage conflict situations with ease.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision with strong English and Malay language communication skills (both written and verbal).