Production Manager

Job Description : THERMOFORMING PRODUCTION MANAGER MALAYSIA As the Production Manager (Thermoforming), you will be responsible for managing the overall production operations of new plant set-up, which includes the staff, production/technical, raw material planning, product quality, inventory and products manufacture according to bill of materials. Moreover, you are to ensure all facilities are maintained and safety procedures and policies are enforced. Execute the new thermoforming operations investment at the new plant in Penang Lead and manage day-to-day raw materials planning, production planning, quality, inventory and fulfil daily delivery plan Monitor production cost and overheads and drive process improvement and resources to minimise operating costs Be responsible for the loading and supply plan by evaluating production capacity and planned requirements to meet changing demands Maximise operational efficiency and coordinate with production to ensure on-time delivery Resolve problems on site as they arise, reducing the impact of unforeseen difficulties Support customer service in resolution of customer concerns Issue and receive/close purchase orders to suppliers Track, organise and manage inventory and be responsible for 100% stock accuracy by managing and reporting on inventory turns, stock counts and purchase price variance Work closely with sales team to maintain close relationship with customers Carry out any other duties as required from time to time Build positive working relationships within the group and serve as point of contact for broader corporate initiatives Improve employee motivation and performance Ensure a clean and maintained environment Travel/be open to relocation for any future bigger role at Southeast sites (Malaysia, Thailand, etc.) To succeed in the Production Manager (Thermoforming) job, you will need to have extensive experience in packaging industry and the ability to work on your own initiative and possess a keen understanding of the full spectrum of production. Proven experience in setting up thermoforming operations facilities Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering or equivalent technical engineering background Minimum of 15 years’ experience in thermoforming operations, operations management, quality or related fields Extensive background in thermoforming packaging Ability to work independently with minimum supervision with strong sense of ownership and accountability Pricing negotiation skills Strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset Strong planning and organisational skills Strong communications and presentation skills Familiar with packaging corrugated, and plastics is an advantage Ability to read, analyse and interpret complex business-related documents Well-versed in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Team player who thrives on deadlines-driven projects and delivers under pressure

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