Fuku
HR Manager: Manufacturing & Engineering
Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia · Work style not stated · Full-time
Posted over 6 months ago: check it’s still open
Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job
You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.
About the role
Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.
- EmployerFuku
- LocationJohor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
HR Manager: Manufacturing & Engineering
Why You Should Apply
- Opportunity to lead the HR and manage a small team for an engineering and manufacturing plant in Johor.
- Report directly to the Head of HR in Kuala Lumpur, who will mentor and support your career development while you independently manage the Johor Bahru HR function.
- Be part of a tech-savvy and data-driven culture, utilizing modern HRMS systems and encouraging new ideas to enhance employee engagement.
- Join a listed multinational company committed to upskilling and retaining Malaysian talent, supporting key national industries in Oil & Gas and EPCC.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the Head of Department and act as the key HR business partner to plant leadership.
- Provide strategic HR leadership by developing and executing HR strategies, leading workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and succession planning.
- Oversee talent acquisition and workforce development, including onboarding, retention strategies, structured training programs, and succession pipelines.
- Lead performance and rewards management, including performance appraisal cycles, KPI setting, and salary benchmarking.
- Ensure governance, reporting, and risk management through HR audits, inspections, statutory compliance, and monitoring HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, engagement, and manpower costs.
Show full description
What You Will Need
- 8 to 10 years of HR experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, construction, oil & gas, or infrastructure sectors.
- Background in structured, compliance-heavy, or joint-venture environments is preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work effectively across plant operations and Group HR.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and data-driven reporting.
About the Company & Team
- Well-known Malaysian EPCC, manufacturing, and oil & gas company with a 40-year history.
- Bursa LIsted, global presence across 8 countries with a workforce of 2,500 employees.
- Matrix reporting structure: report to the Head of Group HR in Kuala Lumpur and, on a day-to-day basis, to the Plant Manager in Johor Bahru.
- Financially secure and expanding Johor plant with exciting growth plans for 2026/27.
How to Apply
- Click the “apply” button. You may submit your CV or share your LinkedIn profile if preferred.
- The recruiter is available to provide more information upon request.
- Every applicant or enquiry will receive a reply.
Note
- Employment passes, work visas, or relocation support cannot be provided.
- Only applicants with work rights in Malaysia will be considered.
Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.
Staying safe while you apply
- Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
- Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
- Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.
Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.
Preparing for this role with ROLIVA
- Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
- Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
- Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.
At a glance
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
- Added to ROLIVA
- Last checked
Skills in this posting
Skills ROLIVA found in the employer’s own description above. A mention is not a requirement.