Production Manager

Our client is seeking a Production Manager to join their team!

This is an opportunity to lead end-to-end production operations within a large-scale, integrated paper and packaging manufacturing environment. Based near Kulai, Johor, the full-time, on-site role offers responsibility for production performance, continuous improvement, team leadership and operational excellence, with monthly remuneration of MYR 8,000–10,000.

About Our Client Our client is a well-established integrated paper and packaging manufacturer in Malaysia, operating a large-scale production environment with high-speed corrugating and printing capabilities. The business offers a technically focused setting for production professionals who enjoy working across complex, high-volume operations.

What you'll be doing?

• Lead production operations: Plan, manage and oversee production activities to achieve output, quality, delivery and customer requirements.
• Improve operational performance: Drive initiatives that strengthen productivity, process efficiency, quality, yield, cost and manpower utilisation.
• Optimise resources: Plan and allocate manpower, machinery and production resources to meet output, quality and delivery targets.
• Maintain production standards: Ensure products are manufactured according to approved specifications, requirements, targets and schedules.
• Resolve operational issues: Monitor daily performance, identify disruptions and implement timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement: Lead productivity, efficiency and cost-reduction initiatives across the Production Department.
• Use data to identify opportunities: Analyse production information to improve productivity, yield, efficiency and manufacturing cost.
• Strengthen operational controls: Establish and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions and production controls.
• Maintain compliance and records: Ensure adherence to ISO requirements, company policies and documented procedures, with accurate production documentation.
• Promote workplace safety: Champion safe work practices and a strong safety culture within the Production Department.
• Develop the production team: Coach and manage team members to build capability, performance, discipline and accountability.
• Collaborate across departments: Work closely with Quality, Engineering/Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse and other teams to support smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Report on production performance: Prepare and present reports covering output, productivity, quality, downtime, yield, manpower utilisation, cost and improvement initiatives.
• Support business priorities: Carry out other duties and responsibilities assigned by Management from time to time.

Who are they looking for?

• Manufacturing leadership experience: At least 8 years of production experience in manufacturing, supported by proven leadership or managerial experience.
• Relevant engineering qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent discipline.
• Production performance expertise: Demonstrated experience managing output, quality, staffing, costs and delivery in a production environment.
• ISO and documentation knowledge: Working knowledge of ISO requirements, SOPs and production documentation and compliance standards.
• High-volume manufacturing exposure: Experience in a comparable high-volume, process-driven manufacturing environment is valued, with carton box manufacturing experience preferred.
• English and Bahasa Malaysia proficiency: Strong working proficiency is required for effective communication with production teams, internal stakeholders and business partners in Malaysia.
• Mandarin proficiency: Mandarin language skills are an advantage for communication with relevant colleagues, stakeholders or business partners.

Why you should consider this opportunity? Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:

• Monthly remuneration of MYR 8,000–10,000.
• 20 days of annual leave.
• Medical coverage for outpatient and inpatient care.
• Annual salary increment and bonus.

How to apply Ready to join this role? Click Apply now to submit your resume and share your availability and expected salary with us!

Candidates from diverse backgrounds who are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to apply.

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