Operations Director

Job Description : OPERATIONS DIRECTOR MALAYSIA An exciting Operations Director job has just become available at one of the leading manufacturing and production firms in Penang. About the Operations Director Role: The company's mission is to provide world-class most competitive manufacturing services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in key components, assemblies, devices, mechatronics and equipment build, and this role is pivotal role in driving the success in delivering the organisation's mission. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is for an all-rounder operations management to include engineering, supply chain, HR, finance and manufacturing and production. Key Responsibilities: · Represent the company as the Operational Head of Assembly, Sheet Metal and Machining Operations · Assist the Division Head Operations in achieving established targets, driving operational discipline and accountability in the organisation · Assist the Head of Operations for providing strategic leadership for the company by working with the Senior General Manager to establish long-range goals, strategies, plan and policies · Initiate and lead operations teams towards continuous improvement to achieve operational goals and excellence in quality, cost and delivery · Ensure a well-secured safety and environment management system to prevent legal non-compliance · Lead, develop, plan, implement and sustain processes, equipment and procedures within the operations related to manufacturing, engineering and support management functions · Lead, coach and motivate teams to cope with company’s needs to be able to adapt to changes and structure the team to contribute to business results · Identify and drive team competency development both in technical (e.g. 8D/lean manufacturing/Kaizen methodology) and management skill for optimal performance · Ensure that the organisation has adequate reliable resources to deliver desired business results To succeed in the Operations Director job, you must have good knowledge in specialised machines, facilities and measurement equipment for precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, painting and surface finishing. Key Requirements: · At least an engineering degree or equivalent · More than 10 years of engineering, operations and management progressions and more than five years of senior leadership experience in a contract manufacturing environment · Knowledge of industry trends, bench marking and world-class metrics in manufacturing processes · Ability to maintain a vision/strategy-driven organisation to execute and achieve operational goals · Energetic to drive and perseverance to make a difference. Passionate about achieving operational excellence

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