Manufacturing Operations Director

Job Description : MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS DIRECTOR MALAYSIA An established food manufacturer is reruiting for a Manufacturing Operations Director job to plan, strategise and lead all major plant improvement initiatives in order to take the plants to the next level of manufacturing standards while delivering the annual operational performance targets. This position reports to the Managing Director. In this position, you will lead 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. Leading and coordinating any study on capacity and long-term CAPEX strategy for the entire supply chain Leading the development and deployment of the organisation's long-term vision supported by an annual compelling business need, strategies, master plan and scorecard metrics Defining the organisation structure and resources necessary to deliver the site purpose and to deliver ongoing improvements of the site deliverables Planning manufacturing activities to achieve agreed targets and standards for financial performance, quality, culture, and regulatory compliance Ensuring the appropriate standards, guidelines, and principles are developed, maintained, and sustained to support the site culture to develop a “High-Performance Organization” Creating, leading and cultivating a Continuous Operational Excellent culture within the Factory Operations Team Ensuring delivery of the organisation annual objectives in all key metric areas (safety, quality, production, cost, delivery, and culture) through review and gap processes at every level throughout the organisation Manage capital expenditure and project execution for capacity expansion/new business/product developments from the manufacturing cost perspective in assets, resource, and investment implementations Tracking the CAPEX for Supply Chain and ensure it is according to the timeline and achieves the budgeted ROI Working closely with key stakeholders (supply chain leaders) on developing a clear training structure. This includes preparing the structure, conducting validation meetings with stakeholders, developing, and implementing the annual training calendar that are aligned to business needs A clear structure of training needs and development of modules in each level of the organisation. This includes identifying training needs, developing the right modules and executing the training calendar with capability team and front-line leadership team To succeed in this Manufacturing Operations Director role, you must have at least 15 years of experience leading the factory operations within the FMCG manufacturing environment. At least 15 years of experience in a leadership capacity within the FMCG manufacturing industry Total of 20 years of operations management experience within the food manufacturing industry Prior management of multiple manufacturing sites would be highly preferable Prior experience in noodles manufacturing would be ideal Strong understanding of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies Familiar with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 22000 standards Knowledgeable in GMP, HACCP and other document management systems Good understanding of KPIs, focusing on key objectives and delivering results that meet or exceed expectations Demonstrated ability to manage a strategic focus balanced with a practical/pragmatic approach Demonstrated history of delivering tangible business results utilising process improvement methodologies strongly preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, including a high level of cross-functional experience, communication to and with all levels, effective collaboration and influencing skills, conflict resolution and coaching skills Strong ability to manage/influence teams to deliver the right results on time Ability to effectively challenge the status-quo, drive change on assumptions embedded in the current business processes or practices An innovative mind set to develop new insights into organisation improving solutions Strong knowledge of analysis methods involving the measure of process capabilities Ability to interact and build relationships with all personnel, including those from other departments while motivating and inspiring team members

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