Director of Smart Factory (MFG Engineering)

Copeland
Full time Bayan Lepas, Penang Operations Specialties Managers
Posted:
June 04, 2026
Location:
Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Job Description

The Director of Smart Factory is a senior global leader responsible for setting and executing the enterprise smart factory strategy across a multi-site manufacturing network. This leader will define the vision, roadmap, and execution of manufacturing transformation initiatives that deliver measurable business value, operational excellence, and scalable capabilities.

The role leads cross‑functional teams in executing organizational change management and digital transformation initiatives, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), automation, industrial data and analytics, and selected Industry capabilities. Success requires strong manufacturing depth, executive presence, and the ability to lead across regions and functions without relying on formal authority alone.
 

Key Responsibilities

Smart Factory Strategy, Roadmap and Business Value

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Full time
    Location: Bayan Lepas, Malaysia
    Posted: June 04, 2026
    Deadline: July 14, 2026