Factory Manager

Requirements

· At least five years of relevant experience in recycling, scrap metal, e-waste, scheduled waste, waste management, manufacturing, warehouse or industrial operations.

· At least three years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position.

· Experience in the recycling or scrap industry is strongly preferred, especially in material identification, weighing, sorting, buying and selling, recovery value and collection logistics.

· Able to evaluate operational requirements and give timely, practical guidance to sales and operations teams.

· Good knowledge of factory safety, environmental compliance, inventory control, security and documentation.

· Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and commercial decision-making skills.

· Able to work in a hands-on factory and yard environment and visit customer sites when required.

· Valid driving licence and basic ability to use email, spreadsheets, messaging applications and operational systems.

· A diploma or degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, Logistics, Business Management or a related field is preferred; strong relevant experience may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

· Advise the sales team on customer enquiries involving recyclable materials, e-waste, collection methods, transport, labour, equipment, processing requirements and job scheduling.

· Review photographs, material descriptions, estimated quantities and site conditions before quotations are preptransport, labour, processing cost and approved company margins.

· Plan and supervise daily receiving, weighing, unloading, sorting, dismantling, segregation, storage, packing, loading and dispatch activities.

· Coordinate outdoor collection schedules, vehicles, drivers, workers, equipment, customer-site requirements and supporting documents.

· Manage day-to-day dealings with principals, suppliers, downstream buyers, transporters, contractors and other service partners.

· Maintain accurate control of incoming and outgoing weights, inventory movements, high-value items, stock ageing and physical stock counts.

· Ensure the factory and yard remain organised, secure, clean and ready for customer visits or authority inspections.

· Monitor machinery, tools, vehicles and weighing equipment, and arrange preventive maintenance or repairs when required.

· Lead supervisors, store personnel, drivers and general workers through clear daily work plans, performance monitoring and practical training.

· Prepare regular operations reports covering collections, stock, productivity, maintenance, staffing, incidents, costs and pending actions.

· Ensure all activities follow company licences, approved procedures, environmental requirements, safety rules, fire-prevention measures and scheduled-waste controls, including SW110 where applicable.

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM5,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person