Operations Director (EMS Industry)

Operations Director (Multinational Electronics Manufacturing Company)

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor
Languages Required: English & Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin strongly preferred)

About the Company

We are a rapidly growing multinational Electronics Manufacturing company with a strong global presence, supporting leading technology brands worldwide. Our organization is committed to world-class manufacturing excellence, advanced automation and continuous innovation.

As part of our expansion and transformation journey, we are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Operations Director to lead our manufacturing operations in Johor Bahru.

If you are passionate about operational excellence, modern manufacturing and driving large-scale transformation, we invite you to be part of our leadership team.

Role Summary

The Operations Director will oversee the full spectrum of operations including Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning, Maintenance and Warehouse & Logistics. This role is responsible for driving efficiency, elevating performance standards, strengthening compliance and creating a high-performing operations culture across a large-scale manufacturing facility.

You will play a crucial role in shaping our operational strategy, improving productivity, ensuring world-class quality and supporting our growth as a global manufacturing leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end manufacturing operations to achieve world-class performance in quality, delivery, cost and safety.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, automation, digitalisation and continuous improvement (Kaizen / Six Sigma).
• Oversee Production Planning & Control to ensure alignment with demand, capacity and customer requirements.
• Strengthen Quality Assurance systems and ensure compliance with international standards and responsible business practices (ISO, RBA, EHS).
• Direct strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, inventory optimisation and logistics.
• Identify bottlenecks, analyse root causes and implement long-term sustainable solutions.
• Manage annual operational budgets, forecast requirements and deliver cost-optimisation initiatives.
• Lead, coach and mentor a large operations workforce; build a high-performance, disciplined and collaborative team culture.
• Drive manufacturing readiness for new projects, technologies and automation systems.
• Ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations across all functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in high-volume electronics/EMS manufacturing; at least 10 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong exposure to end-to-end operations including Production, Engineering, QA, Supply Chain and Planning.
• Proven ability in resolving operational challenges and improving performance across large teams.
• Strong financial acumen in budgeting, cost control and operational P&L management.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills.
• Languages: English & Bahasa Malaysia required; Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred (to support communication with regional/global teams).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and multicultural environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead operations for a globally connected, world-class electronics manufacturer.
• Work in a highly dynamic environment focused on innovation, automation and continuous growth.
• Strong career progression within an expanding global organisation.
• Competitive remuneration package with performance-driven rewards.
• Be part of a leadership team that values excellence, teamwork and long-term success.

If you are an experienced operations leader passionate about world-class manufacturing and ready to drive large-scale impact, we encourage you to submit your application.