Factory Manager / Electronics Manufacturing（Japanese-Speaker）
Malaysia Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)
Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2) required (Communication with Japanese-speaking stakeholders and management on factory operations and performance reporting.)
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider · Penang
Salary: MYR 19,000 – 20,000 / month (negotiable)
Lead the overall operations of the electronic device manufacturing division at an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company in Penang. The company is based in Southeast Asia and offers full-cycle electronic manufacturing services. You will oversee the electronic device manufacturing division to ensure smooth, efficient and high-quality production, and supervise the mechanical parts manufacturing division where required, keeping it aligned with overall factory objectives. You will manage all manufacturing functions, including production planning, manpower allocation, workflow optimisation and capacity planning; set and monitor production targets, KPIs and standards for quality, safety and productivity; ensure compliance with quality systems, industry standards and internal procedures; and monitor machine utilisation, preventive maintenance and equipment performance to minimise downtime. You will drive continuous improvement to raise efficiency, reduce defects and lower operating costs, and oversee inventory control of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods. You will lead, train and develop production supervisors, engineers and operators, work closely with engineering, QA, procurement and logistics, manage health, safety and environmental practices in the factory, and prepare operational reports and present manufacturing performance. Working conditions are as follows. Hours: Monday to Friday, nine hours a day (for example 8:00am–5:00pm or 7:00am–4:00pm) Workplace: on site Allowances: transport allowance of RM 100–200 depending on distance; food allowance of RM 5 a day Benefits: staff cafeteria; life and accident insurance; EPF and SOCSO
Responsibilities
- Oversee the overall operations of the electronic device manufacturing division
- Supervise the mechanical parts manufacturing division where required, aligned with overall factory objectives
- Manage production planning, manpower allocation, workflow optimisation and capacity planning
- Set and monitor production targets, KPIs and standards for quality, safety and productivity
- Ensure compliance with quality systems, industry standards and internal operating procedures
- Monitor machine utilisation, preventive maintenance schedules and equipment performance to minimise downtime
- Drive continuous improvement to raise efficiency, reduce defects and lower operating costs
- Oversee inventory control of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods
- Lead, train and develop production supervisors, engineers and operators
- Coordinate closely with engineering, QA, procurement and logistics
- Manage health, safety and environmental practices in the factory
- Prepare operational reports and present manufacturing performance updates
Requirements
- Japanese at JLPT N1 level or equivalent
- Business-level English
- 10+ years in manufacturing in the electronic device industry, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of SMT (surface mount) manufacturing processes
- Proven experience overseeing production operations, manpower planning and factory performance
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, safety standards and continuous improvement
- Able to plan and monitor production schedules, manage resources efficiently and improve productivity
- Good problem-solving skills and sound decision-making under pressure
- Strong communication skills and able to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality and management
- Strong leadership and people management skills, able to lead and motivate production teams
- Experience manufacturing mechanical parts (strong advantage)