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Production Manager

Negeri Sembilan Permanent MYR12,000 - MYR15,000 per month (MYR144,000 - MYR180,000 per year) View Job Description
The Production Manager role involves leading and optimizing end‑to‑end chemical manufacturing operations to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective output in Negeri Sembilan. The position focuses on managing teams, processes, and assets while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and product quality.
  • Lead a critical chemical manufacturing operation with real operational impact
  • Drive initiatives on process excellence, people leadership and safety

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organization within the chemical manufacturing sector, recognized for its commitment to operational excellence and high-quality product delivery. It operates as a reputable supplier for specialized materials, with a strong focus on safety, structured processes, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, safety, and adherence to quality and regulatory standards
  • Plan and execute production schedules to meet volume, delivery timelines, and customer requirements
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs (e.g., OEE, yield, energy usage, manufacturing cost) to drive continuous improvement
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and legal requirements across all operations
  • Drive process stability, yield improvement, and first-time-right performance initiatives
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and quality issues
  • Optimize manpower, equipment, and material utilization to control costs and improve productivity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, maintenance, and commercial teams to enhance operations
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production teams to achieve operational excellence
  • Prepare and present production performance reports and insights to senior management

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Process, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in chemical or process manufacturing environments
  • Minimum 5 years in a production or operations management role
  • Strong knowledge of chemical processes, including powder handling and blending operations
  • Proven leadership, team management, and decision‑making capabilities
  • Proficiency in production planning, process optimization, and SAP or ERP systems
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and industrial safety management systems
  • Strong adaptability with a hands on involvement in production operations
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work with an established organization in the chemical manufacturing industry.
  • Offers strong opportunities for career advancement, continuous professional development, and succession planning pathways.
Contact
Daryl Lim
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7020088
Phone number
+603 2302 4065

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Negeri Sembilan
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daryl Lim
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4065
Job Reference
JN-052026-7020088

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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