Factory Manager

• To ensure smooth running of Factory Operations which cover production planning, production output, plant engineering set up and maintenance, plant investment,
• QMR for IMS implementation as well as company EH&S related matters.

EHS Compliance & Safety Leadership

• Champion a safety-first culture across the factory by enforcing corporate and local EHS policies.
• Proactively implement initiatives to comply with group EHS standards and drive continuous improvement in safety performance.
• Co-Lead with EHS team regular safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Ensure all employees are trained in and adhere to EHS protocols and emergency response procedures.
• Monitor EHS performance metrics; take corrective actions where necessary.

Material Management

• Ensure the receiving, storage, and handling of raw materials and packaging materials are conducted per standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.

Production & Planning

• Oversee production operations to meet planning requirements in terms of quality, volume, and timeliness.
• Ensure efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Develop SOPs for every activities.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing to optimize productivity and reduce waste.

Asset & Equipment Optimization

• Ensure factory assets and equipment are maintained and operated at optimal performance levels with minimal downtime.
• Lead preventive and predictive maintenance programs, with support of national maintenance manager.

Capital Planning & Investment Execution

• Plan and implement capital investment projects in line with business growth and strategic objectives.

Integrated Management System (IMS)

• Ensure full implementation and ongoing improvement of IMS procedures (ISO, etc.).
• Support audits and certifications through preparation and compliance enforcement.

Others

• Any other tasks assigned from time to time.

Security

• Maintain Sika information with appropriate secrecy and adhere to policies regarding confidential information
• Maintain confidentiality of formulation at all times.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering discipline preferred. (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical)

• Minimum 8 years Factory operation experience gained from MNC / large corporation. Preferably in chemical / batch process experience.
• Supervision of equipment installation and engineering facilities.
• Excellent computer skills including PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet applications;
• Strong organisational, communication, inter-personal, leadership and management skills;
• Able to work independently and in a team environment;
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Bahasa Malaysia and / or Mandarin , Tamil would be advantageous

Sika was first established in Malaysia in 1989 and full operations commenced in 1991 through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd, with the completion of its local head office and production plant in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. Since then, the company has gained a leading position in the country with the acceptance and endorsement of its products for construction and industrial applications by local and international proponents.

In the Construction sector, our business activities cover the full spectrum of project types ranging from infrastructural development to buildings, from institutional facilities to manufacturing plants. We service our direct customers – concrete producers, contractors and distributors – and stay close to them through our central sales & marketing office in Petaling Jaya and a network of sales offices in Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, Kuching and Kota Kinabalu. In 2014 our presence in the Malaysian construction continued to grow when our Ipoh Plant was built and running to meet customer demands.

In Malaysia, our Industry Division is the clear market leader in the automotive glass replacement sector (AGR) and the “Sikaflex” brand is instantly recognized as a mark for quality, reliability and performance. In the automotive OEM sector, we are the approved supplier to top German car markets such as Mercedes Benz and BMW. Meanwhile, Sika leads the field in total bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection solutions for bus, truck and rail vehicle manufacturing, and for the assembly of appliances, industrial equipment and building components.

Sika Kimia Sdn Bhd currently employs more than 340 people in Sales & Marketing, Technical Service, Finance, HR & Administration, Laboratory, Production, Purchasing, Customer Service and Warehouse.