Job Overview
As a Station Manager, you will play a crucial role in directing, managing, and overseeing all strategic, operational, and regulatory functions of the Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Motor (PPKM). You will carry full statutory accountability under Section 66F of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), official Kaedah-Kaedah Pengangkutan Jalan (RTD Rules), and DOE environmental emission parameters (KYDL).
Your primary objective will be to maintain an uncompromised testing environment across all four inspection types (Awalan, Berkala, Khas, M.V.15) by driving total organisational alignment with international standards, specifically:
- ISO 9001 for robust quality management systems.
- ISO/IEC 27001 to secure integrated JPJ/internal digital inspection data and prevent unauthorised data tampering.
- ISO 37001 to enforce a strict anti-bribery framework and eliminate ethical malpractices in the inspection station.
- ISO/IEC 17020 to guarantee the absolute competence, impartiality, and consistency of the centre as an independent vehicle inspection body.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as the principal representative and accountable manager for the station, ensuring strict adherence to Act 333, JPJ directives, and DOE environmental mandates across all operations.
- Direct centre resources and supervise subordinate Supervisors to consistently achieve the mandated one-hour turnaround time per vehicle for Pemeriksaan Berkala while maintaining rigorous quality standards.
- Oversee the implementation of the Quality Management System (Quality Management Person/Quality Management Representative), taking executive charge of internal and external audit preparations, regulatory reviews, and corrective action implementations (CAPA).
- Maintain the legal status and operational integrity of the station as a DOE-Approved Facility (KYDL), ensuring all emission analysers and testing machinery meet statutory standards.
- Manage facility budgets, equipment maintenance contracts, calibration schedules, and resource deployment to maximise efficiency and service reliability.
- Maintain professional working relationships with JPJ, MOT, DOE, and external commercial fleet partners, handling high-level appeals, technical disputes, or policy updates.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to station supervisors, enforcing zero-tolerance ethics policies, workplace safety (SHE), and continuous professional development across the entire workforce.
- To carry out any other duties/tasks required by superior from time to time.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related management discipline.
- Certified Quality Manager or formal training in operational compliance and safety management is highly preferred.
- Deep familiarity with statutory requirements to hold ultimate operational responsibility for a gazetted inspection facility under Act 333.
- Familiarity with EiMAS and DOE regulatory frameworks governing motor vehicle emissions and KYDL standards.
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years of operational leadership experience, with at least 3 to 5 years managing a major automotive facility, commercial transport hub, automotive manufacturing or authorised vehicle inspection centre.
- Proven history of managing operations under strict government or ISO quality frameworks, including direct involvement in external statutory audits.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-tiered technical teams, managing facility budgets, and resolving complex operational bottlenecks.
- Advanced capability to balance business profitability, customer service, and strict government compliance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), Kaedah-Kaedah JPJ/RTD, and Environmental Quality Act 1974.
- High-level ability to navigate technical escalations, audit non-conformances, and customer disputes with authoritative professionalism.
- Proficiency in managing electronic vehicle log databases and JPJ-integrated digital reporting applications.
- Candidates with knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 37001 and ISO 17020 management system standards will have an added advantage.
Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rawang: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in managing a major automotive facility, commercial transport hub, automotive manufacturing or authorised vehicle inspection centre?
- What is your expected salary?
- How long is your notice period?
Education:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person