Chief Operating Officer

Job Description : COO MALAYSIA ( OPEN TO EXPATS) An established automotive company is looking for a COO to plan, strategize and lead all major plant improvement initiatives in order to take the plant to the next level of manufacturing standards while delivering the annual operational performance targets. This position directly reports to the Managing Director. In this position, you will be responsible to lead plant expansion and efficiency projects and manage overall daily plant operations including production, product quality, NPI, logistics, warehousing and spare parts management while ensuring compliance with company and corporate policies and safety regulations. Developing and managing the plans and strategies to achieve the organisational and financial objectives of the company Developing and implementing operational strategies to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency Developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure operational targets are met or exceeded Continuously identifying areas for improvement and implement best practices to enhance operational performance Oversee the logistics and warehousing functions to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products Optimise inventory management processes to minimise carrying costs while maintaining adequate stock levels Lead the R&D and product development teams to drive innovation and develop new products or improve existing ones Reviewing corrective actions and ensuring compliance on the outcome of customer complaints investigation Manage relationships with authorised service centres and spare parts stockists to ensure quality service and availability of spare parts Develop and implement spare parts management strategies to ensure availability of critical parts and minimise downtime for customers 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 To be successful in this role, you must have fifteen years of experience in handling day-to-day operations, preferably within the automotive manufacturing and assembly environment. qualification in Engineering or related field of study MBA is highly preferred Minimum 25 years of operations management experience within the automotive manufacturing/assembly environment Has 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 would be a major plus Familiarity with ERP systems and other operational tools/software Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style Excels at operating in a fast pace, 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 The organisation is a high growth business with an ambitious expansion plan. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are significant. If you are seeking for challenging and dynamic COO role within a rapidly growing organisation, this is the role for you. The opportunity to lead their next phase of growth and development awaits you.

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