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Production Manager

International Permanent MYR120,000 - MYR180,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads and manages end-to-end production operations, ensuring efficient, high-quality manufacturing while meeting delivery and customer requirements. It also focuses heavily on continuous improvement, team leadership, and maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
  • Opportunities for Growth and Skill Development
  • Strong Position in the Semiconductor Ecosystem

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established multinational manufacturing organisation specialising in precision production processes, with a strong presence in high-volume, quality-driven industries. They are known for their structured operations, commitment to continuous improvement, and investment in advanced manufacturing technologies.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end production operations, ensuring efficient execution across molding and decorative processes while meeting output, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Own production planning and execution, including validating work orders, optimising schedules, and proactively resolving bottlenecks to maintain on-time delivery.
  • Drive quality excellence and compliance, ensuring all manufacturing activities meet customer specifications, internal QMS standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, providing hands-on guidance to address molding and decorative defects and minimise production disruptions.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on cycle time reduction, yield enhancement, and process optimisation to boost productivity and efficiency.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire production teams, setting clear goals, improving communication, and building capability through targeted training and coaching.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally and with suppliers, ensuring seamless production flow and timely resolution of equipment, machinery, and operational issues.
  • Exercise operational authority when required, including stopping production for quality or safety concerns and optimising manpower and scheduling decisions.



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
  • 5-10 years' experience in manufacturing/production (preferably plastics or molding)
  • Proven leadership experience managing teams on the shop floor
  • Strong technical knowledge in molding/decorative processes
  • Familiarity with QMS and regulatory requirements
  • Lean / Six Sigma exposure is an advantage
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

  • Leadership role with decision-making authority (including stopping production when required)
  • Opportunity to drive high-impact operational improvements and KPIs
  • Exposure to cross-functional and supplier management at scale
  • Strong environment for developing people leadership and manufacturing excellence expertise



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6991141
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-042026-6991141

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.