Sr. Operation Manager

A renowned organisation in Penang is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Senior Operations Manager to inspire and uplift their Production, Warehouse, Facility, and Supply Chain teams.

This is your chance to step into a vibrant environment where your expertise in manufacturing management will be celebrated and your passion for nurturing talent will shine. You’ll be at the heart of shaping business strategy, championing quality, and elevating product delivery—all while fostering a culture that thrives on collaboration, safety, and continuous growth. With flexible working opportunities, generous pension contributions, and ongoing training designed to fuel your professional journey, this role offers you the platform to truly flourish. If you’re energised by developing people, optimising processes, and making a meaningful impact every day, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

• You will play a key role in steering overall business strategy with a focus on boosting market share and profitability while supporting ambitious growth objectives.
• You will lead cross-functional teams across production, warehouse, maintenance, process engineering, and supply chain—creating an inclusive space where knowledge sharing and professional development are front and centre.
• You will enjoy flexible working options, generous pension contributions, and access to comprehensive training programmes that empower you to advance your career with confidence.

What you'll do:

As Senior Operations Manager, you’ll be at the centre of a buzzing manufacturing environment—overseeing critical functions with energy and vision. Your days will be filled with setting strategic direction for operational units while nurturing a supportive atmosphere where teamwork flourishes. You’ll collaborate across departments to ensure seamless production flows, efficient warehouse operations, reliable facility management, and robust supply chain performance. By championing best practices in health, safety, environmental stewardship, quality assurance, cost optimisation, and Lean Sigma methodologies, you’ll drive continuous improvement initiatives that benefit everyone involved. Your dedication to coaching and mentoring will help build a resilient workforce ready to tackle any challenge together.

• Set inspiring business strategies that boost both market share and profitability while aligning with forward-thinking corporate goals for sustainable growth.
• Guide the business unit in product management as well as design and engineering initiatives to support existing products and spark new solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Ensure customer expectations are not just met but exceeded when it comes to product performance, quality, reliability, supply chain efficiency, technology adoption, cost management, sustainability efforts, and continual reduction in cost of ownership.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by staying closely connected to customer requirements and translating these insights into actionable operational plans.
• Supervise all production activities according to established production plans while ensuring optimal resource allocation and workflow efficiency for seamless operations.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Supply Chain team to guarantee timely delivery of products and maintain smart material inventory levels without ever compromising service standards.
• Oversee the effective utilisation of warehouse space and ensure high efficiency in goods movement throughout the facility so everything runs like clockwork.
• Champion the implementation of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies across all operations while fulfilling HSE-S responsibilities as outlined in commitment letters.
• Monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for all manufacturing facilities including production lines, utilities for both office areas and technical centres—keeping everything running smoothly.
• Take ownership of costs for all manufacturing-related facilities by planning and executing capital expenditure projects focused on continuous improvement or equipment replacement.

What you bring:

In this exciting Senior Operations Manager role, your wealth of experience in manufacturing management—especially within chemical or fine chemical environments—will set you up for success. Your technical qualifications give you the confidence to navigate complex processes while your interpersonal strengths help you build trust-based relationships across diverse teams. You bring not only deep industry knowledge but also an infectious enthusiasm for supporting others’ growth through mentorship and training. Your ethical approach ensures transparency in every decision you make while your familiarity with Lean methodologies keeps improvements rolling forward. By harnessing your ability to collaborate across departments—from production through supply chain—you’ll help create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline is essential for this position as it underpins your technical expertise.
• At least 10 years’ proven experience within a manufacturing management environment demonstrates your dependability in handling complex operational challenges.
• Extensive background in chemical production management—particularly within the fine chemical industry—is highly desirable as it equips you with specialised knowledge relevant to this sector.
• Outstanding communication skills enable you to connect effectively with colleagues at all levels while fostering an inclusive workplace culture built on mutual respect.
• Demonstrated supportive leadership abilities allow you to nurture talent within your teams through coaching and ongoing professional development initiatives.
• A strong sense of occupational ethics combined with genuine ownership ensures that you approach every task with integrity and accountability.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles or Lean Sigma tools is advantageous as it supports continuous improvement efforts across operations.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams—including production staff, warehouse personnel, maintenance engineers, process engineers, and supply chain professionals—highlights your collaborative approach.
• Ability to plan strategically while remaining attentive to detail ensures that both short-term goals and long-term objectives are achieved efficiently.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation truly stands out as an employer dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where every individual’s contribution is celebrated. Employees enjoy flexible working opportunities that support work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions designed for peace of mind about the future. Comprehensive training programmes are available at every stage of your career so you can keep growing professionally while advancing towards your goals. The company places great emphasis on health & safety standards as well as environmental responsibility—ensuring that you work within a supportive framework committed not only to operational excellence but also employee wellbeing. With a culture rooted in collaboration and continuous improvement, this is the perfect place for those who value teamwork and personal development.

What's next:

If you’re excited about making a real difference in a thriving organisation where your talents will be celebrated—now’s the time to take action!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided or email me at TengHong.Khoo@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C