Factory Manager - (Johor Baru, Malaysia)

Job Description

Job Title: Factory Manager

Location: Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

Are you from within the EMS / Automation market sector, with Factory Setup Experience With proven ability to establish and manage a new factory

Our client is a listed EMS / Automation solution provider, and we're looking for an experienced Factory Manager to lead the establishment of our new factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring our manufacturing processes, quality standards, and production targets are met while fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Setting up a team for the factory from scratch, ensuring that all manufacturing facilities and processes are aligned with our production goals.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency within the factory.
• Factory layout: Design the layout of the factory to ensure smooth operations are in place
• Community Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with local partners and communities to support our operations.
• Compliance Oversight: Manage various aspects of factory operations, including equipment moving, safety, health, environmental sustainability, and labor rights, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years in manufacturing, process, and engineering quality, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior management role. Strong knowledge of modern management strategies and quality standards, particularly in PCBA.
• Technical Skills: Over 5 years of hands-on experience in automated machinery or equipment manufacturing, especially with SMT machines (wave soldering and reflow soldering).
• Mindset: Customer-oriented with strong planning, business acumen, and cross-functional coordination skills. You should be reliable, goal-oriented, and ambitious in your career.
• Languages: Fluent in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with diverse teams, including both Chinese management and local Malaysian staff.

Suitable applicants should apply now highlighting relevant experience on their resume. We regret to inform that only suitable applicants will be chosen for interview.