OPERATION MANAGER ( KULAI )

• Manage company's Operation, mainly in Malaysia (95%) and Switzerland (approx. 5%) within the company-Group.
• Manage operation based on the company-Group strategy to achieve the set targets.
• Optimize operation to become more cost efficient with streamlined processes and workflows, tools and machines to reach the defined efficiency and profit in operation.
• Product quality and timely delivery must reach top class business standards.
• Lead the entire operation, supply chain, warehouse and purchasing target and performance oriented with a cooperative and fair company leadership culture.
• Managing the operation at company in Kulai, JB, Malaysia and managing important transactions related to company HQ in Switzerland to deliver top product quality on time.
• Carry out the operation goals based on the set targets from the Executive Committee.
• Optimiz operation and business processes to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Sustainable implementation of short, medium and long-term operation goals in coordination with the EC Management Team.
• Environmental protection measures: Reduce waste, use environmentally friendly raw materials, etc.
• Work close with Product Development, Product Management and QA Team to increase product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Participate on the annual budget planning for operation to define the operational targets and work on quarterly adjustments of the plan with the CTO.
• Balance company expenses against incoming revenue to help maximize profits.
• Leadership: Set motivative employee targets to achieve the operation targets.
• Promoting the company culture that encourages top performance and reliable results.
• Regular review and optimization of all operation processes / policies in MY and CH.
• Manage and implement new operations standards and processes to boost productivity.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders in the company.
• Ensuring that important regulatory and legal documents are filed.
• Monitoring compliance according to laws and regulations.
• Building and manage partnerships and alliances with partner companies.
• Supporting communication between management staff and employees.
• Ensuring the ongoing updating and compliance with the legally required internal control system regarding operation.
• Monitoring current operations, logistics, purchasing, warehouse management and cost development.
• Regular reports to the company EC-Management and where needed to the local authorities.
• Selection of new managers and key employees for operation, participation in job interviews, hiring and dismissal of employees after consultation with direct supervisors.
• Maintenance, establishment, and monitoring of business contacts together with the sales and purchasing teams, suppliers and cooperation partners.
• Representation of the company with suppliers and partners and where needed also Customers.
• Development of concepts for the improvement of operation, facilities, work processes, quality assurance with the corresponding departments.

• Master- or Bachelor-Degree or Equivalent Education, in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations or Logistics.
• +7 years of work experience in an international company in Asia, ideally Malaysia.
• Work experience with European and/or USA customers / partners.
• Experience in managing operations / manufacturing required, preferably in the medical technology sector
• Commercial negotiation skills with management, suppliers and customers.
• Structured, precise and efficient work methods, process-oriented thinking and acting.
• Stress resistant, initiative, independent acting and result oriented personality.
• Communication skills in Malay and English language (Proficiency)
• Leadership ability, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability
• Team player, project management, excellent time management.
• Able to make cost, profit and financial analysis, business acumen.
• Detail-oriented approach, decision-making ability, focus and target oriented

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