Operations Director

Job Description : OPERATIONS DIRECTOR MALAYSIA An established international automotive parts manufacturer is looking for an Operations Director to plan, strategise and lead all major plant improvement initiatives in order to take the factories to the next level of manufacturing standards while delivering the annual operational performance targets. This position directly reports to the Managing Director. About the Operations Director Role: In this position, you will be responsible for leading plant expansion and efficiency projects and manage overall daily plant operations including production, product quality, logistics and maintenance while ensuring compliance with company and corporate policies and safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: · Managing all functions related to plant operations, manpower planning, supply chains, product quality and delivery, safety, environment and sustainability, productivity, and continuous improvement · Planning and strategising plant improvement and CAPEX plant expansion initiatives · Reviewing corrective actions and ensuring compliance on the outcome of customer complaints investigation · Monitoring and analysing the statistical process data in order to identify trends and possibilities for improvement · Developing and managing the plans and strategies to achieve the organisational and financial objectives of the company · Implementing and maintaining Six Sigma, lean manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives · Setting and controlling budgets, targets and objectives (KPIs), and providing regular reports on progress in order to achieve the overall organisational and financial objectives · Effectively managing labour requirements, manpower planning, production planning, stock management, instrumentation calibration, plant improvement while developing innovative systems and processes · Improving processes and policies in support of organisational goals, formulating and implementing departmental and organisational policies and procedures to maximise output, and monitoring adherence to rules, regulations and procedures · Ensuring health and safety and environment compliance of all manufacturing plants To be successful in this role, you must have 15 years of experience in handling day-to-day operations of manufacturing lines, plant improvement projects and CapEx projects, preferably within the automotive industry. Key Requirements: · Tertiary qualifications in engineering or related field of study · MBA is highly preferred · Minimum of 15 years of operations management experience within the automotive manufacturing environment · Prior experience in automotive seat manufacturing is highly advantageous · Strong knowledge of TS 16949, ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 quality management and certification systems · Knowledgeable in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies · Prior multi-plant management experience is a major plus · Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style · Excels at operating in a fast-paced, community environment · Open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done · Ability to look at situations from several points of view · Demonstrated leadership ability with strong strategic mindset · Passionate about bringing about a positive change to an organisation

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