Neways Electronics International NV Hiring! Full Time Operations Manager in Selangor - Ricebowl

This is how you make an impact

As an Operations Manager, you will drive operational excellence across Production and Warehouse by ensuring stable, high-quality output while continuously improving cost, efficiency, and scalability. By leading cross‑functional teams, strengthening planning and material availability, and embedding Lean and digital practices, you will enable reliable execution, support business growth, and consistently meet customer and compliance expectations in a dynamic EMS environment.

This is what we offer you

In the role of Operations Manager, we offer you a challenging position in a dynamic and thriving production environment. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development and profitability of Neways. We offer a full-time position in a highly motivated and collegial work environment with plenty of freedom for initiatives and room for personal development. A good salary matches your knowledge and experience. What really sets this job apart is a challenging position within a strongly growing, innovative and project driven high-tech electronics organization. Next to that we offer you ample opportunities to further develop and grow yourself as a professional.

This is what you bring to the team

We value professionalism, decisiveness, and confident decision-making. You have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to maintain a clear overview while keeping customer needs front and center. With excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, you know how to inspire teams and drive results. Your problem-solving abilities and structured approach enable you to tackle challenges effectively and keep quality at the core of everything you do.

Additionally, you have:

• Degree/Masters in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related fields.
• 15–20 years of EMS/high-mix manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership and change-management skills.
• Experience in NPI, Lean, warehouse management, and supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English.

The Operations Manager has the following responsibilities:

A. Operations & Strategy

• Provides input to management on operational strategy and scaling roadmap.
• Develops the Operations & Warehouse master plan and ensures execution.
• Defines long-term operational strategy and translates it into annual production plans.
• Prepares and controls department budgets (OPEX/CAPEX).
• Approves project budgets within guidelines.
• Contributes to company-wide initiatives as a member of the management team.

B. Production Management

• Ensures stable daily production performance with minimal downtime.
• Implements production schedules and aligns manpower and machine capacity.
• Monitors key manufacturing KPIs (output, scrap, cycle time).
• Ensures adherence to work instructions, process control standards, and traceability.
• Ensures maintenance readiness, machine availability, and escalation of technical issues.

C. Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Oversees inbound, receiving, storage, material handling, kitting, WIP, and outbound.
• Ensures inventory accuracy, timely materials issuance, and material flow.
• Implements warehouse KPIs including cycle count accuracy.
• Drives improvements via Lean and digital tools.
• Ensures compliance with ESD, FIFO/FEFO, traceability standards.

D. Supply Chain, Planning & Materials Control

• Owns Production Planning, MRP execution, and material availability.
• Coordinates with Procurement on shortages and supplier issues.
• Reviews forecasts and ensures readiness through S&OP-like processes.
• Provides visibility on shortages and mitigation plans.

E. Quality Management & Compliance

• Owns quality KPIs.
• Supports ISO audits and customer audits.
• Leads 8D investigations and drives corrective actions.

F. EHS, Facility & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and ESD requirements.
• Oversees chemical handling and workplace safety programs.

G. Capacity Planning & Scalability

• Plans machine, manpower, and layout capacity.
• Conducts scenario planning for growth.
• Prepares capex requests and monitors equipment utilization.

H. Reporting

• Prepares operational KPIs and dashboards for weekly/monthly reviews.

I. Continuous Improvement

• Drives Lean methodologies across production and warehouse.
• Leads Kaizen activities and digital transformation.

J. Leadership & Organizational Development

• Coaches supervisors and operators.
• Builds performance-driven and agile culture.