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Production Manager

Johor Bahru Permanent MYR204,000 - MYR276,000 per year View Job Description
The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, and production teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products. The role focuses on operational excellence, people leadership, quality compliance, productivity improvement, and achieving key business objectives across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Lead a high-impact manufacturing operation
  • Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector. They are committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic production environment.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop production and operational teams to achieve business targets.
  • Drive a strong culture of workplace safety, health, and environmental compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
  • Manage production schedules and resources to meet customer demand efficiently.
  • Monitor and improve operational performance across productivity, cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence methodologies.
  • Lead preventive maintenance programmes to improve equipment reliability and plant performance.
  • Manage budgets and operational costs while supporting long-term business objectives.
  • Drive new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team leaders and employees to build organisational capability.
  • Lead risk management initiatives and support incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate operational reporting, performance tracking, and KPI management.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 6-7 years of manufacturing management experience.
  • Previous experience leading production, operations, or plant teams.
  • At least 2 years of people leadership experience with a focus on team development.
  • Experience driving organisational change and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, quality systems, and safety standards.
  • Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Good financial acumen with budgeting and cost management experience.
  • Familiarity with SAP, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

  • Senior Leadership with opportunity on lead on operational strategy
  • Opportunity to join an MNC.
Contact
Ethan Tay
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118052
Phone number
6012 330 2463

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Production, Manufacturing
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Johor Bahru
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ethan Tay
Consultant contact
6012 330 2463
Job Reference
JN-102026-7118052

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.