Factory Manager

Our client is an established and rapidly growing manufacturing leader in the Fast -Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and liquid packaging sector. Operating a high -capacity, state -of -the -art facility in Perak, the company specializes in high -speed, automated production lines delivering premium consumer products. To support their next phase of operational scaling, they are seeking a highly competent operational leader to oversee their entire plant and manufacturing ecosystem.

Mission

The General Manager (GM) of Plant & Factory Operations will take full strategic and operational ownership of the Perak manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, asset optimization (specifically high -speed packaging technology), safety, quality control, and supply chain management. By aligning an electrical engineering foundation with mature leadership, the GM will foster a culture of accountability and run a lean, high -performing factory of over 400 personnel.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

1. Plant Operational Leadership & Scale

• Daily Operations: Oversee all daily manufacturing, production, engineering, and maintenance activities to ensure volume and yield targets are consistently hit.
  

• Large -Scale Headcount Management: Direct and mentor a cross -functional plant workforce of approximately 400 people (including over 200 dedicated factory and line personnel).
  

• OEE & Asset Management: Monitor and optimize key operational metrics, specifically focusing on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of high -speed filling, packaging, and utilities.
  

2. Specialized Technical & Machinery Management

• Tetra Pak Fleet Optimization: Serve as the internal technical champion for high -speed liquid packaging, ensuring optimal calibration, preventative maintenance, and cycle -time efficiency of Tetra Pak machinery.
  

• Electrical & Automation Integrity: Leverage an electrical engineering background to troubleshoot complex plant automation issues, power distribution, and electrical systems in partnership with the maintenance engineering department.
  

• Process Automation: Lead upgrades, automation projects, and digital manufacturing transitions (Industry 4.0/SCADA/ERP system integrations).
  

3. Strategic Execution, Budgeting & Cost Control

• Financial Stewardship: Prepare, manage, and defend the annual plant operational budget, aggressively driving cost -reduction and waste -minimization programs.
  

• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX): Lead plant expansion plans, capacity sizing, and investment evaluations for new production lines and high -speed machinery.
  

• Lean Manufacturing: Drive continuous improvement frameworks across the facility using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
  

4. Quality, Compliance & Safety

• System Adherence: Oversee the plant's Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring absolute compliance with food safety, ISO 9001, and local Malaysian regulatory standards (OSHA, DOSH, JAS).
  

• Zero -Harm Culture: Maintain strict Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols across all production shifts.
  

Requirements

Education & Technical Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
  

• Machinery Expertise: Mandatory hands -on proficiency and operational experience with Tetra Pak processing and filling machinery.
  

• Systems Capability: Proven experience utilizing advanced ERP/MRP platforms for production scheduling, inventory, and cost control.
  

Experience & Leadership Profile

• Professional Background: 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership/plant manager capacity within the FMCG (Beverage, Liquid Food, or Dairy packaging) sectors.
  

• Scale of Leadership: Proven experience managing large -scale manufacturing facilities (headcounts of 200+ on the shop floor).
  

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English is required to facilitate communication with senior management, HQ, and key business stakeholders.