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Requisition ID: 58893
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

As the Manufacturing Manager at Kerry Plentong, you will be responsible for leading high-performing teams to consistently deliver customer excellence, meet contractual obligations, and drive key operational metrics. This role holds full P&L accountability and plays a critical part in shaping the strategic direction, performance, and development of the operations function.

Reporting to : Operations Director

• Lead and enforce compliance with customer policies, procedures, and contractual agreements to ensure operational alignment and service excellence.
• Own and manage all operational aspects of contractual commitments, ensuring customer expectations are met with realistic, practical deliverables.
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs) to support business objectives and ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement robust contingency and business recovery plans to ensure operational resilience and service continuity.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting of operational performance and SLAs to executive leadership.
• Serve as the final escalation point for resolving high-impact operational issues swiftly and effectively.

Strategic & Financial Leadership:

• Hold full P&L responsibility with a focus on:
• Maximizing profitability and operational efficiency
• Managing cost of revenue
• Embedding strong cost control initiatives
• Translate business strategy into actionable operational plans to drive long-term growth and success.

People & Organizational Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Operations Management team, ensuring excellence in service delivery and performance.
• Design and implement an agile organization structure that supports business needs and enables scalability.
• Drive a strong performance management culture through clear goal-setting, development planning, and regular progress reviews.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and capability building to ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business demands.
• Mentor and guide senior managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment that supports talent development and retention.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Food Science / Microbiology
• Minimum 10 years’ related manufacturing experience – must have some background in Food or Pharma
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial role - Food related Managerial is most desirable
• Technical knowledge in Food Hygiene standards, HACCP and AIB requirement
• Experience in food manufacturing industry with knowledge and experience in spray drying is a distinct advantage.
• Strong leadership with excellent communication skills
• Customer service orientated
• Analytical with good problem solving ability
• Ability to adapt to a changing and quick paced environment
• Good business acumen and commercial understanding
• Process and procedurally oriented

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

• To lead and manage operation team and to supervise with responsibility for operate production processes.
• Working with Engineering, Equipment, Supply chain and Contract Manufacturer to develop on manufacturing and/or Product Line strategies and plans and leads action in support of these strategies to meet KPI.
• Manage and establishes production and/or shipment targets for areas of responsibility.
• Driving cross functional team for meeting targets and improving production performance in support of the business goals of quality, cost, delivery, and time-to-market.
• Responsible for the selection, training and development of strong production team from supervisor to shopfloor technical specialist and manufacturing specialist team.
  
  

• Enovix employees are expected to promote teamwork and cooperative effort. Help train and give guidance to cross functional team include CM.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, practice good safety habits, and utilize appropriate safety equipment.
• Provide customers with the highest quality products and services.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.
• Ensures Enovix’ new products are qualified and support manufacturing build and following NPI schedule.
• Ensures new product lines are set-up based on POR process, with capacity in line with forecasts provided by end customers.
• Ensures customer audits are passed prior to mass production release.
• Meet challenging volume ramp plans and production in- and output on a day-to-day basis.
• Hit outgoing quality and internal yield targets set between Enovix, its customers, and the subcontractor.
• To establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards to drive efficiency and effectiveness with identifies opportunities for continual improvement.
• Spearhead LEAN deployment in shopfloor
• Drive value stream mapping, standardization and alignment of manufacturing processes
• Coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, supply chain, quality & Reliability, contract manufacturer, customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Manages and monitor Manufacturing Operations areas on Operating supply and BOM material usage.
• Effectively manages shopfloor employees relations including hiring, discipline, rewards and recognition, and effective resources allocation.
• To work with manufacturer to develop, retain and nurture talent to support succession planning ensuring appropriate coaching, mentoring is available.
• Drive quality, cost, and delivery objectives that support the organization goals. With defines KPI for measuring and monitoring performances.
• Works with QA to introduce proper quality monitoring and resolve customer issues/ returns.
• Leads the operation to ensure meeting organization needs with lowest operation cost.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience.
• Completion of courses appropriates to the development of leadership, communication, and analytical skills that reinforce the Enovix attitudes, Corporate Objectives, and strategies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and work effectively with other departments.
• Proficient in the application of the systematic process/project improvement methodologies.

Position Requirement:

-Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering. Master's degree or MBA (prefer).

-5 years of experience in manufacturing cable assembly, semiconductor industry. 2+ years in management role.

-Hands on experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

-Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, quality control systems, safety.

Position Responsibilities :

• To manage and oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient production. Monitor workflow, outputs, and production schedule to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications.
• Lead and supervise production staff, including line workers, technicians and supervisors.
• Recruit, train and develop team members. Conduct performance review and address disciplinary issues when
• necessary
• Identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies in the manufacturing process. Optimize use of materials, labour, and equipment to reduce

Requisition ID: 58893

Position Type: FT Permanent

*About Kerry *
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About The Role
As the Manufacturing Manager at Kerry Plentong, you will be responsible for leading high-performing teams to consistently deliver customer excellence, meet contractual obligations, and drive key operational metrics. This role holds full P&L accountability and plays a critical part in shaping the strategic direction, performance, and development of the operations function.

Work Location :
Plentong - Johore
Reporting to :
Operations Director
*Key responsibilities *

• Lead and enforce compliance with customer policies, procedures, and contractual agreements to ensure operational alignment and service excellence.
• Own and manage all operational aspects of contractual commitments, ensuring customer expectations are met with realistic, practical deliverables.
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs) to support business objectives and ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement robust contingency and business recovery plans to ensure operational resilience and service continuity.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting of operational performance and SLAs to executive leadership.
• Serve as the final escalation point for resolving high-impact operational issues swiftly and effectively.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Hold full P&L responsibility with a focus on:
• Maximizing profitability and operational efficiency
• Managing cost of revenue
• Enhancing resource utilization across functions
• Embedding strong cost control initiatives
• Translate business strategy into actionable operational plans to drive long-term growth and success.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Operations Management team, ensuring excellence in service delivery and performance.
• Design and implement an agile organization structure that supports business needs and enables scalability.
• Drive a strong performance management culture through clear goal-setting, development planning, and regular progress reviews.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and capability building to ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business demands.
• Mentor and guide senior managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment that supports talent development and retention.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Food Science / Microbiology
• Minimum 10 years' related manufacturing experience – must have some background in Food or Pharma
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role - Food related Managerial is most desirable
• Technical knowledge in Food Hygiene standards, HACCP and AIB requirement
• Experience in food manufacturing industry with knowledge and experience in spray drying is a distinct advantage.
• Strong leadership with excellent communication skills
• Customer service orientated
• Analytical with good problem solving ability
• Ability to adapt to a changing and quick paced environment
• Good business acumen and commercial understanding
• Process and procedurally oriented

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter
Posting Type:
LI

Job Summary

• To lead and manage operation team and to supervise with responsibility for operate production processes.
• Working with Engineering, Equipment, Supply chain and Contract Manufacturer to develop on manufacturing and/or Product Line strategies and plans and leads action in support of these strategies to meet KPI.
• Manage and establishes production and/or shipment targets for areas of responsibility.
• Driving cross functional team for meeting targets and improving production performance in support of the business goals of quality, cost, delivery, and time-to-market.
• Responsible for the selection, training and development of strong production team from supervisor to shopfloor technical specialist and manufacturing specialist team.

Responsibilities

• Enovix employees are expected to promote teamwork and cooperative effort. Help train and give guidance to cross functional team include CM.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area, practice good safety habits, and utilize appropriate safety equipment.
• Provide customers with the highest quality products and services.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.
• Ensures Enovix' new products are qualified and support manufacturing build and following NPI schedule.
• Ensures new product lines are set-up based on POR process, with capacity in line with forecasts provided by end customers.
• Ensures customer audits are passed prior to mass production release.
• Meet challenging volume ramp plans and production in- and output on a day-to-day basis.
• Hit outgoing quality and internal yield targets set between Enovix, its customers, and the subcontractor.
• To establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards to drive efficiency and effectiveness with identifies opportunities for continual improvement.
• Spearhead LEAN deployment in shopfloor
• Drive value stream mapping, standardization and alignment of manufacturing processes
• Coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, supply chain, quality & Reliability, contract manufacturer, customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Manages and monitor Manufacturing Operations areas on Operating supply and BOM material usage.
• Effectively manages shopfloor employees relations including hiring, discipline, rewards and recognition, and effective resources allocation.
• To work with manufacturer to develop, retain and nurture talent to support succession planning ensuring appropriate coaching, mentoring is available.
• Drive quality, cost, and delivery objectives that support the organization goals. With defines KPI for measuring and monitoring performances.
• Works with QA to introduce proper quality monitoring and resolve customer issues/ returns.
• Leads the operation to ensure meeting organization needs with lowest operation cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience.
• Completion of courses appropriates to the development of leadership, communication, and analytical skills that reinforce the Enovix attitudes, Corporate Objectives, and strategies and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and work effectively with other departments.
• Proficient in the application of the systematic process/project improvement methodologies.

Requisition ID: 58893

Position Type: FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About The Role
As the Manufacturing Manager at Kerry Plentong, you will be responsible for leading high-performing teams to consistently deliver customer excellence, meet contractual obligations, and drive key operational metrics. This role holds full P&L accountability and plays a critical part in shaping the strategic direction, performance, and development of the operations function.

Work Location :
Plentong - Johore
Reporting to :
Operations Director
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce compliance with customer policies, procedures, and contractual agreements to ensure operational alignment and service excellence.
• Own and manage all operational aspects of contractual commitments, ensuring customer expectations are met with realistic, practical deliverables.
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics and service-level agreements (SLAs) to support business objectives and ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
• Develop and implement robust contingency and business recovery plans to ensure operational resilience and service continuity.
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting of operational performance and SLAs to executive leadership.
• Serve as the final escalation point for resolving high-impact operational issues swiftly and effectively.

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Hold full P&L responsibility with a focus on:
• Maximizing profitability and operational efficiency
• Managing cost of revenue
• Enhancing resource utilization across functions
• Embedding strong cost control initiatives
• Translate business strategy into actionable operational plans to drive long-term growth and success.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Operations Management team, ensuring excellence in service delivery and performance.
• Design and implement an agile organization structure that supports business needs and enables scalability.
• Drive a strong performance management culture through clear goal-setting, development planning, and regular progress reviews.
• Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and capability building to ensure the team is equipped to meet evolving business demands.
• Mentor and guide senior managers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace environment that supports talent development and retention.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Food Science / Microbiology
• Minimum 10 years' related manufacturing experience – must have some background in Food or Pharma
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role - Food related Managerial is most desirable
• Technical knowledge in Food Hygiene standards, HACCP and AIB requirement
• Experience in food manufacturing industry with knowledge and experience in spray drying is a distinct advantage.
• Strong leadership with excellent communication skills
• Customer service orientated
• Analytical with good problem solving ability
• Ability to adapt to a changing and quick paced environment
• Good business acumen and commercial understanding
• Process and procedurally oriented

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter
Posting Type:
LI

About the position

This full-time Assistant Manufacturing Manager position at ELTA FANS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. in Shah Alam, Selangor offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the company's manufacturing operations. As an Assistant Manufacturing Manager, you will contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing process, ensuring that ELTA FANS MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. continues to deliver high-quality products to its customers.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production targets accordance to set quality standards with cost effective mindset.
• Monitoring production schedules, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing solutions to improve efficiency.
• Analyzing production data and providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate the accuracy and quality of work across all sections.
• Collaborate with other department managers to resolve interdepartmental challenges and align on shared goals.
• Ensure all inventory is accurately labeled and organized for efficient retrieval and stock control within the work area.
• Support the planning and optimization of equipment and assembly floor layouts to improve workflow and material handling.
• Ensure all lifting tools and equipment within the assembly and fabrication areas are regularly inspected, maintained, and documented in routine checklists.
• Develop and review key performance indicators (KPIs) for the production team to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized factory environment. Ensure all health and safety regulations are strictly followed and immediately address any hazards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety protocols and maintaining a hazard-free workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of working experience in HVAC manufacturing environment (fabrication/assembly) is added advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to think critically and provide practical solutions.
• Knowledgeable in machine maintenance related (mechanical, electrical & hydraulic).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external vendors/suppliers.
• Good at reading and interpreting engineering drawings and having experience in sheet metal processes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM5, RM7,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development

Work Location: In person

Job Description

To provide leadership and direction to the Manufacturing Engineering team(s) from a functional perspective. Manage the Manufacturing Engineering function in line with functional specific strategies, process and systems development, people development, employee relations, plant level metrics.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Manage and coordinate capital asset forecasts and equipment, including upgrade and replacement plans for production equipment and facilities systems.
• Lead the development of technical compliance, assessment and development practices in accordance with existing SOPs, WIs, SFTs, etc.
• Develop and implement major improvement programs in areas of quality, output, yield, and cost reduction.
• Interface with customers and strategic customer teams to ensure customer needs are understood and met, including customer transitions both into and out of the site.
• Coordinate the implementation of Engineering metrics and standardization in line with SOPs, WIs, and SFTs.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Education/Experience Qualifications:
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 5-7 years of related experience is required; 7-10 years of related experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

1. Production & Assembly Management

● Plan, schedule, and manage daily assembly operations for complex semiconductor equipment.

● Ensure production output meets design specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

● Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, QA, and Logistics to ensure alignment on production goals.

● Monitor WIP (Work-In-Progress) and bottlenecks, taking corrective actions to avoid delays.

1. People Management

● Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors, technicians, and assemblers.

● Manage team performance, set clear KPIs, and conduct regular performance reviews.

● Promote a culture of discipline, safety, accountability, and teamwork.

1. Quality & Compliance

● Implement and maintain rigorous in-process quality checks and final testing standards.

● Work closely with QA to resolve non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions.

● Support internal and customer audits as required.

1. Continuous Improvement

● Identify opportunities for process improvement using lean manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen. ● Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.

● Collaborate with Engineering on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.

1. Equipment and Resource Management

● Ensure availability and maintenance of assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.

● Oversee material usage and inventory control in coordination with warehouse and material teams.

● Support the implementation of MES or ERP systems for better tracking and control.

Qualifications

● Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.

● Minimum 7 years of experience in production/assembly, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

● Experience in semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing or high-tech system integration is highly preferred.

● Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly processes.

● Familiarity with cleanroom requirements, vacuum systems, motion control, or robotics is a plus.

● Proficiency in ERP/MES systems.

● Excellent leadership and team management skills.

● Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

● Effective communicator with cross-functional coordination skills.

● Hands-on, results-driven, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.