Manufacturing Manager (Ol) - Penjuru

To provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for the end-to-end execution of Outer Layer processes. Responsible for synchronizing complex chemical lines, high-precision imaging, and solder mask applications to ensure all multi-layer boards meet rigorous quality standards and yield targets. 1. Operational Excellence & Execution Departmental Oversight: Direct daily operations across Outer Layer, Photo Printing, Chemical Processing, LPSM, AOI, and Specialized Finishing to consistently meet or exceed sectional KPIs. Production Planning: Conduct high-level resource planning (Machine, Manpower, Method) to ensure maximum process capability and stringent control. Workflow Optimization: Manage throughput to ensure jobs are processed at optimum speed, minimizing Work-in-Progress (WIP) and reducing turnaround time. 5S & Housekeeping: Ensure that the 5S standard of housekeeping is consistently maintained to provide a safe and world-class manufacturing environment. 2. Quality Control & Technical Integrity Yield Improvement: Monitor scrap rates and partner with Quality Assurance to support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to implement Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies that maximize throughput and minimize rework. Asset Performance: Partner with Maintenance to ensure all critical assets—including exposure units, developers, and printing presses—are calibrated, maintained, and operating at peak performance. Environmental & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols and environmental regulations, particularly concerning chemical handling, outer layer, AOI, Photo-printing, LPSM & Printing. 3. Team Leadership & Talent Development Strategic Manpower Planning: Manage budgeting and forecasting to ensure all sections are optimally staffed for 24/7 or peak-demand operations. Training & Qualification: Ensure all engineers and technicians are rigorously trained, certified, and audited against the latest SOPs. Professional Growth: Actively mentor and develop technical staff to reach their highest potential through structured career pathing. Workplace Standards: Maintain manufacturing environment by upholding "5S" housekeeping standards and fostering a culture of active participation in improvement programs. 4. Documentation & Compliance Process Standardization: Ensure all technical documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are current, accurately revised, and strictly followed on the shop floor. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent industry experience). Minimum 7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. With at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role. Printed Circuit Board (PCB) experience is a highly desirable advantage Relevant working knowledge and technical competence in the PCB manufacturing industry Processes trends would be an added advantage Possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to drive key initiatives in line with organizational.