Greater Kuala Lumpur
A dedicated operations leader with over 20 years of experience in food, chemical, and oleochemical manufacturing. Currently serving as Head of Operations at Tyson Foods Malaysia, I oversee two manufacturing plants with approximately 1,300 employees. My focus lies in driving efficiency, improving quality, ensuring sustainability, and controlling costs in alignment with Tyson’s global standards. I am committed to fostering a safe, inclusive workplace while contributing to the company’s growth and delivering value to stakeholders. As a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Professional Engineer, I leverage data-driven methodologies to optimize processes and enhance operational performance. My expertise includes cost reduction, key metric improvements, and Lean Six Sigma strategies. I am passionate about enabling teams to achieve impactful results, supporting business objectives, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
🔻As the Head/Director of Operations , I lead and improves the performance of two protein manufacturing plants with approximately 1,300 employees. The role focuses on boosting efficiency, quality, and sustainability while controlling costs and supporting business growth. It involves working with different teams to meet Tyson’s global standards, follow local laws, and ensure a safe, inclusive workplace. The position reports to the Managing Director and plays a key role in delivering value to stakeholders and strengthening Tyson Foods’ success in Malaysia. Key Achievements: 🔹Reduced UPDT from >20% to <5% within 4 months. 🔹Increased order fulfillment from <80% to >98% in 5 months. 🔹Lowered Product ONHOLD from 22% to <10% and OT from >30% to <10%. 🔹Improved product yield by 25%, contributing to USD 1.5M in savings vs FY25 budget. 🔹Enhanced safety culture and cross-functional collaboration through Lean Six Sigma and structured coaching. 🔹Drove performance improvement across manufacturing, maintenance, and operational excellence functions. Skills: Operations Management · Manufacturing Optimization · Process Improvement · Lean Six Sigma · Data-Driven Leadership · Continuous Improvement · Performance Turnaround · Cost Reduction · Team Leadership · KPI Management
🔻 As Head of Manufacturing, I lead end-to-end plant operations, driving performance, safety, and sustainability across all production functions. I oversee manufacturing, logistics, and engineering teams, ensuring seamless alignment with corporate goals. Under my leadership, the factory achieved major improvements in HSE compliance, equipment reliability, and cost optimization. Key Achievements: 🔹Built and implemented a 5-year factory expansion plan (2025–2030). 🔹Launched condition-based preventive maintenance and improved uptime. 🔹Secured Fire Certificate certification and implemented “Project Safe” with a global partner. 🔹Enforced 10 Life-Saving Rules, achieving zero major incidents. 🔹Optimized operational cost and enhanced team technical capability. Skills: Manufacturing Management · Preventive Maintenance · Reliability Engineering · Safety Leadership · Project Management · Process Optimization · CAPEX/OPEX Management · Risk Management · Operational Excellence · Team Development
🔻As Senior Manufacturing Manager, I managed plant operations and engineering functions with a workforce of 110 employees. I was promoted twice within a short period for strong performance in productivity, safety, and team development. I implemented a performance management system that improved KPI tracking and plant efficiency, strengthened preventive maintenance practices, and reduced unplanned downtime. Key Achievements: 🔹Promoted twice in 18 months for performance excellence. 🔹Introduced performance management systems to monitor plant KPIs. 🔹Implemented condition-based maintenance and improved reliability via RCA. 🔹Strengthened HSSE standards through consistent training and audits. 🔹Developed strong team leaders through structured mentoring and coaching. Skills: Operations Management · Maintenance Strategy · Root Cause Analysis (RCA) · Performance Management · Safety Management · Continuous Improvement · Team Leadership · Cost Optimization · Process Control · KPI Tracking
🔻As Senior Engineering Manager, I oversaw all engineering operations across multiple plants, managing over 90 personnel. I led site-wide reliability, facility, and CAPEX projects to improve equipment performance and plant uptime. Key achievements include introducing Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for glove-packing lines, achieving significant reductions in downtime, and leading an Industry 4.0 automation initiative that improved efficiency and reduced manual intervention. Key Achievements: 🔹Introduced Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) for glove packing lines. 🔹Led Industry 4.0 automation projects to reduce manual operations. 🔹Improved OEE through preventive and predictive maintenance. 🔹Managed CAPEX budgets and facility upgrades across three plants. 🔹Strengthened compliance and safety culture across engineering operations. Skills: Engineering Management · Industry 4.0 · Reliability-Centered Maintenance · Automation · OEE Improvement · CAPEX Projects · Predictive Maintenance · Process Engineering · Energy Optimization · Compliance Management