Head of Manufacturing
Core
Lead a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kuala Lumpur, optimizing performance, safety, and strategy for a global mining technology company.
Role type
Senior executive manufacturing operations leader
Builds
Mining equipment and components for sustainable resource extraction
Domain
Mining technology / Heavy industrial manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, multi-department oversight, operational excellence, engineering asset strategy, quality compliance, financial stewardship, talent development
Preferred skills
Digital manufacturing technologies, ERP systems (SAP), data-driven decision-making tools (Power BI), advanced degree (MBA)
Technologies
SAP, Power BI
Responsibilities
Provide overall site-level operational leadership balancing functional priorities with total site performance; Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Lean teams to deliver world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost; Oversee engineering operations ensuring robust maintenance programs and manage capital investment projects; Ensure adherence to ISO standards and Quality Management Systems; Partner with Supply Chain and New Product Development to integrate production schedules and new product launches; Build a high-performing leadership pipeline within Manufacturing, Engineering, and Lean teams; Deliver annual manufacturing budget commitments and optimize cost structures.
Seniority
Executive, hands-on leadership
