Site Leader- Johor, Malaysia

The Company 

PerkinElmer is a global analytical services and solutions provider with offerings including the leading OneSource Field and Laboratory services business that serve the biopharma, food, environmental, safety and applied end markets to accelerate scientific outcomes. Since 1937, PerkinElmer has served as a trusted partner in laboratory analysis and management and today complements its service offerings with a broad portfolio of atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 team members, the Company serves customers in more than 35 countries. Additional information is available at www.perkinelmer.com 

Purpose 

This is a key management position with executive responsibility and responsible for one of our key manufacturing site. In line with Global Operations and respective BE strategies, this position is responsible for the development and execution of site strategies encompassing profit margin expansion, continuous improvement, site utilization, product quality and organizational development. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the development of a world class manufacturing organization that embraces continuous improvement initiatives and accountable to deliver to company and customer expectations 

• Provide leadership to a multi-functional team in line with Corporate, BEs and Functional strategies and core processes (SGS, LOR, PQP and AOP) 

• Ensure the execution of plans for timely order fulfillment, capacity planning (mini SIOP and Supply Reviews), profitability and productivity improvement, quality improvement and the retention/development of talent 

• Responsible for capital expenditures and budget recommendations for manufacturing operations 

• Manage budget execution with a focus on margins and product costs. Has primary management responsibility for all manufacturing and material expenses 

• Identify opportunities for product and manufacturing rationalization and /or low cost sourcing/outsourcing that enhance manufacturing and business performance 

• Lead the development of scalable and robust processes for the smooth running of manufacturing operations. Processes should be well documented and controlled 

• Evaluate the results of manufacturing regularly and communicate with appropriate stakeholders to facilitate effective planning and decision-making 

• Create a working environment that promotes PerkinElmer Core Values and supports employee growth through communication, training, rewards and recognition 

• Foster good working relationships with all customers, suppliers and business partners including overall compliance with safety, environment and quality requirements as well as local and international laws 

• Administer duty as registered leader for site entity and manage the affairs of the company 

• Responsible for representing the company in public at events or with the press.  

• Basic Qualifications 

Academic Qualifications: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science  

• Advanced degree or MBA preferred 

Work Experience: 

• Minimum 12 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 8 years in a managerial capacity and 3 years in leadership role 

Preferred Characteristics 

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Analytical Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business operations and the ability to provide strategic financial guidance to support business goals. 

• Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance requirements. 

• Change Management: Experience in driving process improvements and managing change in a dynamic environment. 

• Self-starter and team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment 

• Demonstrate strong leadership, team building, direct reports development and motivational attributes to manage organizations through ambiguity and transition 

• Equipped with the communication skills to drive change, build structure and simplify complex situations 

• Has sound technical acumen coupled with the manufacturing, interpersonal and hands-on skills for problem-solving through networks and cross functional teams 

• Experienced in materials management, from planning through purchasing, and negotiation and administration of procurement agreements 

• Knowledgeable on relevant Quality Management Systems (ISO9000, ISO13485, ISO14001), EH&S compliance (OHSAS 18001), ERP Class A Manufacturing, Trade and Regulatory compliance with the ability to drive quality and productivity initiatives 

• Experience in Continuous Improvement approaches such as Six Sigma, Lean and total Productive Management (TPM) 

• Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices 

• Able to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical publications, financial reports, and legal documents 

• Good understanding of analytical instrument and medical device manufacturing