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Malaysia

Senior Operations Manager

A leading international manufacturing group, with an established production site in Malaysia, is seeking a dynamic, experienced professional to join its site leadership team. This role sits within the business, and the successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing all operational functions across the site, ensuring efficiency, business continuity, and strong cross-functional alignment as the company continues to scale and evolve.

Please contact Hazel Anne by emailing your cv directly in word format with job reference no. [JOB- 16745] to Hazel@theedgepartership.com

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Key responsibilities

  • Leads daily operations across production, quality, warehouse, procurement, and pre-production, ensuring continuity and alignment with business objectives
  • Translates business strategy into operational plans, driving capacity planning, resource allocation, and productivity improvement programmes
  • Drives process optimisation and continuous improvement through lean methodologies, digitalisation, and automation across production and warehouse workflows
  • Oversees procurement strategy, supplier management, inventory optimisation, and global logistics coordination
  • Promotes a strong safety culture and oversees quality systems, audits, and risk mitigation to safeguard business continuity
  • Leads, develops, and builds capability across a multidisciplinary operational team

Role requirements

    • Degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, with 10-15 years of relevant experience in a similar industry
    • Strong expertise in operational strategy, performance management, and multidisciplinary team leadership
    • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional operations and manage large-scale projects
    • Strong background in ERP/WMS systems and data-driven decision-making
    • High attention to detail, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Proven track record of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and cost optimisation
    • Proven leadership experience managing large operational teams
    • Citizen of Malaysia

 

Why should you apply?

  • Take full ownership of site operations in a senior leadership capacity
  • High-impact role with direct influence on business strategy and performance
  • Opportunity to lead digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Join an established international manufacturing organisation with a strong regional presence