Key Account Manager/Program Manager(Plastic)
RM 10,000 - RM 13,000 / month
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Job Summary:
The Program Manager / Key Account Manager is responsible for managing customer accounts, overseeing project execution, and ensuring seamless coordination between internal teams and clients. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive customer satisfaction, business growth, and operational efficiency in a plastic injection molding manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying opportunities for business expansion.
- Address customer inquiries, complaints, and technical issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Conduct regular business reviews with customers to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Project & Program Management:
- Oversee the execution of customer programs from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.
- Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and profitability to ensure financial targets are met.
- Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Operational & Process Improvement:
- Work closely with internal teams to optimize production schedules, minimize lead times, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance quality, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Sales & Business Development:
- Identify new business opportunities within existing accounts and explore potential new customers.
- Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to develop proposals, quotations, and contract negotiations.
- Analyze market trends, customer demands, and competitor activities to support business growth strategies.
Risk & Issue Management:
- Anticipate potential risks and develop mitigation plans to address challenges in project execution.
- Work proactively with teams to resolve production, supply chain, and quality issues affecting customer programs.
- Ensure all escalations are handled effectively and reported to senior management as needed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, key account management, or a related role within a plastic injection molding or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of plastic injection molding processes, tooling, and quality standards.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with a customer-focused mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automotive, medical, or consumer electronics plastic injection molding industries.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/ISO 13485/ IATF 16949 quality management systems is an added advantage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM13,000.00 per month
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 03/31/2025