Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing

Location - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Work Arrangement - Onsite (5 days per week)

This is a rare opportunity to lead one of our most critical and complex manufacturing operations at a time of significant growth and transformation. As Head of Manufacturing, you will take ownership of a state‑of‑the‑art facility in Kuala Lumpur, leading a large and highly skilled workforce while shaping the future of manufacturing excellence across safety, performance, and people leadership. This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives on being close to the operation, driving results from the shop floor, and building engaged, high‑performing teams. With strong executive support and clear pathways for progression, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact within a global organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and developing the next generation of leaders.

This role goes beyond day‑to‑day operations - it is about optimising manufacturing performance, strengthening capability, and enabling the business to meet ambitious growth and customer commitments. You will play a critical role in shaping manufacturing strategy, building leadership depth, and positioning the site for long‑term success within a global organisation known for engineering excellence, innovation, and sustainable outcomes.

What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

• Strategic Leadership & Business Impact: Provide overall site-level operational leadership, balancing functional priorities with total site performance, risk management, and long-term sustainability. Shape and execute the long-term manufacturing strategy aligned with WMM’s growth objectives. Influence global best practices and contribute to corporate initiatives. Participate actively in site-wide strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Success means driving site performance and supporting business transformation programs. Travel requirements are minimal, with primary focus onsite.

• Multi-Department Oversight: Lead Manufacturing, Engineering, and Lean teams to deliver world-class performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Ensure production capabilities and infrastructure support current and future business needs, including scalability for growth. Daily activities include team leadership and operational oversight.

• Operational Excellence & Innovation: Champion Lean principles and continuous improvement culture across all functions. Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies and digitalization initiatives to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Success is measured by continuous improvement and innovation adoption.

• Engineering & Asset Strategy: Oversee engineering operations, ensuring robust maintenance programs (TPM) and reliability of plant and equipment. Identify, justify, and manage capital investment projects to support modernization and capacity expansion.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO standards and Quality Management Systems, exceeding customer expectations for product quality and reliability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, New Product Development, and other key functions to ensure seamless integration of production schedules and new product launches. Support SIOP processes and contribute to enterprise-level decision-making.

• Leadership & Talent Development: Build a high-performing leadership pipeline within Manufacturing, Engineering, and Lean teams. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Financial Stewardship: Deliver annual manufacturing budget commitments and optimize cost structures without compromising safety or quality. Monitor and report on manufacturing KPIs, ensuring transparency and alignment with business objectives.

What you’ll bring
Must-haves:

• Graduate degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related discipline; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations within multinational companies, including oversight of multiple functions (Manufacturing, Engineering, Lean).

• Proven track record of delivering results in large-scale manufacturing environments, driving operational excellence, cost optimization, and cultural transformation.

• Strong knowledge of ISO standards, Quality Management Systems, and safety programs; experience in compliance and audit readiness.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with digital manufacturing technologies, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and data-driven decision-making tools such as Power BI.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to anticipate future trends and implement proactive strategies.

• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels in a matrix and global organization.

• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse teams.

Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay

• Career development and learning support

• Access to global inclusion networks

• Regional and team-specific benefits

• Sharebuilder scheme

• Wellness support for you and your family

• Collaboration with global teams

• Study support

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