15 February 2011

Job Vacancy MAPA Gloves Sdn Bhd February 2011

MAPA Gloves Sdn Bhd Vacancies 2011 Penang and Ipoh

MAPA. Made in Malaysia for the world. The foremost name in household & industrial rubber gloves with 4 plants in Malaysia.

We are a division of the Mapa Spontex Group, one of the world leaders in rubber gloves.

1. Senior Buyer (Based in Penang)
The Job:

  • Responsible for implementing plans and policies which are aligned with the corporate mission and targets/budget
  • Make continuous improvements to the vendor base on the quality & reliability of delivery
  • Propose suitable suppliers and participate in the choice of the supplier/partner in accordance with the Company’s criteria for quality, cost and ethical considerations
  • Manage the relationship with the supplier/partner and ensure that the Company’s requirements & lead times are well understood and approved by the suppliers
  • Track the prices of raw materials to understand cost drivers to enable better negotiation
  • Maintain up-to-date price comparisons from alternative suppliers and also competitors suppliers
  • Work closely with marketing and suppliers on innovative & new items
  • Ensure suppliers’ smooth business running in delivery and quality
  • Extensive travelling in the region is required

Requirements:
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin and must be tertiary educated
  • Minimum 5 years’working experience in purchasing in an MNC
  • Experience in examining thin gloves or polymer related product will be an added advantage
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills and able to work closely with Purchasing teams located around the world and to deal with a large supplier base
  • An analytical mind and practice with high integrity, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to solve problems as well as make practical and sensible decisions in an effective manner
  • Possess self-initiative and able to work independently

2. Maintenance Manager (Based in Ipoh)

The Job:
  • Responsible for planning, directing and co-ordinating projects related to plant machinery, equipment and facilities
  • Provide technical guidance in implementing and installing new projects as well as in the control of all manufacturing facilities to enable the plant to maintain its production level & improve the efficiency of the operations

Requirements:
  • Professional Degree/Advanced/Higher/ Graduate Diploma/Postgraduate in Electromechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or its equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years’experience in managing a Maintenance & Facilities Department
  • Preferably managers specializing in maintenance/repair (facilities & machinery)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • An analytical disposition, mature, energetic, a self-starter and with integrity

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive resume stating details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salaries together with a recent passport-sized photograph (n.r.) before 28 February 2011 to:

The Group Human Resources Manager
MAPA Gloves Sdn Bhd
Taman Meru Industrial Estate
30020 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan

(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)