Operations Manager

Job Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations in the Malaysia plant. This position involves working with the Management team on all aspects of the operation to maintain and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's employees and processes.

The Operations Manager will also need to work on mapping out strategies, enhancing performance, acquiring resources and ensuring compliance to local legal regulations.

Deliverables: A weekly report and a monthly meeting will be required to provide necessary updates and ensure KPIs are met.

Primary Job Duties

· Set-up, oversees and manage the day-to-day operations of all local business functions.

· Develop all operational processes and policies to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

· Review the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA report) and implement the following:

i. Workplace Health & Safety including first aid

ii. Risk management (Emergency Response Plan)

iii. Safety drills

iv. Spillage control

· Security management of the factory

· Manpower planning

· Prepare a financial forecast budgeting projection on the operational expenditure of the plant

· To liaise with external consultants on the licensing application, manage and maintain the licenses including local governmental relationships that is required for the company's operation.

· Attend to local authorities inspection (Eg: DOE, DOSH, BOMBA and etc.)

· Drive initiative to develop Malaysias production and PGM / precious metals sampling capabilities

· Resolve all operational issues together with the departments involved.

· To work with Business Development team on sourcing for new business opportunities

Build up the Malaysia team operations which includes the following:

i. Prepare a recruitment plan, oversee the hiring process, mentor, coach and manage employees according to existing Company's policy.

ii. Oversee and establish machinery maintenance which involves regular servicing of equipment, routine checks, repair work and replacement of worn or non-functional parts.

iii. Ensure that we have sufficient spare critical parts for the equipment / machineries in the factory.

iv. Work together with the Laboratory team on setting up the gold and silver recovery system.

v. To explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Job Requirements

· Bachelors Degree in any discipline.

· Minimum 3 years of working experience in manufacturing industry.

· Proficient in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience in regulatory compliance with DOSH, DOE and etc.

· Experience in safety management in terms of workplace and operation.

· Leadership & communication skill.

· Fast learner, attentive to details 

· Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


· Able to work effectively both independently and in a team.

· Willing to travel (75%) domestically and internationally when required.

· Chinese speaking to work with Chinese counterparts and engineering team.

· Working Location: Pekan Nenas, Pontian, Johor