Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager will oversee the plant's core operational and engineering functions, holding direct accountability for Production Execution, Process Engineering, Equipment & Utilities, Material Control, and Shop-floor Quality. This role is responsible for optimizing manufacturing costs, driving automation, improving OEE/process stability, and leading a high-performing manufacturing team in compliance with EHS and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive daily and weekly production schedules to achieve output targets and guarantee top-tier On-Time Delivery and closely monitor and control manufacturing costs to optimize plant profitability.
• Partner with ME and IE teams to optimize standard times, line balancing, and process capabilities (Cpk) in precision processing lines; support agile New Product Introduction (NPI) to secure rapid mass production yield.
• Implement the plant-wide Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) framework to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize OEE; execute energy-saving initiatives to optimize utilities consumption costs.
• Monitor shop-floor inventory velocity, WIP levels, and lineside feeding to prevent shortages; enforce strict material traceability and scrap governance models to minimize raw material yield losses during processing.
• Standardize In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) at critical-to-quality (CTQ) stations; lead comprehensive Root Cause Analysis (RCA/8D) for internal or customer quality complaints.
• Enforce strict EHS operating procedures across high-risk operations to achieve a zero-accident workplace; maintain multi-skill matrices operators and coach Shift Supervisors and Line Leaders to build a robust talent pipeline.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Industrial Engineering, or related technical major.
• 15+ years of manufacturing or workshop management experience within multinational or leading manufacturing corporations with at least 5 years of experience managing a multi-functional team (Production + Engineering + Equipment).
• Strong track record in highly engineered industries involving precision CNC machining, metal processing, or brazing/welding environments.
• Certified Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or equivalent practical knowledge in Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED).
• Solid understanding of international standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and TPM frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving, cost-control awareness, and change-management skills within a matrix organization.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken) as a daily working language.