Vice President of Operations

A leading food manufacturer and FMCG player is seeking a Vice President of Operations to be based in Penang, Malaysia. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role will have the opportunity to be involved with P&L and leading the overall direction and leadership for two plants focusing on operations.

About the Vice President of Operations Role:
As the Vice President of Operations, you will be the key person to lead the whole operations of factories in Malaysia which include Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Purchasing, Human Resources functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure daily business practices meet operational goals and produce maximum efficiency
• Oversee compliance with relevant regulations and policies
• Report to C.O.O and liaison between the COO and mid-management leaders
• Regularly analyse company operations for problems, encourage staff to increase productivity, provide support to managers about work processes, suppliers or staff
• Lead the operations departments to meet the product quality, cost of goods sold and customer service requirements of the company and its customers

For you to excel in this role, a background in food manufacturing with experiences leading the overall plant or factory management is important.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in human resources, business and or a closely related field
• Work experience: 10 years of industry experience with a proven track record of streamlining or improving company operations and human resources experience
• Professional training and a history of leadership success to show the skills with production, strategies and business procedures. General understanding of economics, finance, leadership, marketing and accounting to complete the duties and oversee staff, monitor company goals and implement successful programmes
• Excellent leadership attributes, strong communicator, good interpersonal relations, and management skills

This FMCG food manufacturer has an outstanding portfolio that is a well-known home brand name in many household which resonates the values and goals the company desires. This encourages them to further develop its people and business to remain as a staple brand name and bring it to the next level of growth.

If you are a progressive Vice President of Operations with a can-do attitude, this is an excellent opportunity to work in this established food manufacturer that you can relate with while be in a great organisation that desire to be even better.

If you would like to apply for this role or find out more, please submit your application and resume to Chuah Teck Yaw at teckyaw.chuah@robertwalters.com.my.

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

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
(formerly known as Robert Walters Sdn Bhd)
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C