SUN LUNG TENG
Puchong
Summary
Results-driven Operations and Project Management professional with 30 years in manufacturing, including 9 years in cement and 21 years in furniture. Experienced in R&D and OEM strategy, bridging global brands with manufacturing partners. Led cross-functional teams in maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives, achieving significant cost reductions and ISO certification. Certified ISO 37001:2025 Compliance Manager and ISO 9001:2015 Audit Team Leader with expertise in 5S, Total Productive Management, and Lean methodologies.
Overview
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Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Project Manager
HUME CEMENT SDN BHD
Perak, Malaysia
01.2017 - 06.2026
- Managed projects across 4 business units, coordinating efforts of 380 staff including 320 direct workers to achieve project goals.
- Implemented ISO 37001:2025 anti-bribery management system, ensuring compliance and promoting ethical practices from 2025-2026.
- Conducted gap analyses for ISO 37001:2025, identifying key improvement areas to strengthen anti-bribery measures.
Operations Manager
HUME FURNITURE INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Directed operations for 202 staff (150 direct workers) across factory operations, supply chain, design & development, QA, and maintenance
- Cost Reduction Leadership: Drove profitability through cost reduction programs including process redesign, value analysis, and energy-saving initiatives.
- Saved RM1.5 million (12.5%) on RM12 million Muhibbah Petronas Project through reengineering and negotiation.
- Negotiated annual supplier cost reductions of RM45K (LVL), RM41K (Timber), RM24K (furniture fittings), enhancing overall budget efficiency.
- Implemented in-house label printing saving RM30K/year; reduced coating steps saving RM152K/year.
- Capital Investment & ROI: Introduced Biesse Twin Pusher panel saw for in-house manufacturing vs. outsourcing, delivering RM200K/year savings with ROI < 1 year.
- Warehouse Optimization: Increased warehouse storage capacity by 186% without additional floor space or manpower through AutoCAD re-layout and racking system implementation.
- 5S Leadership: Appointed as Hume Industries Bhd 5S PLC Champion (Hong Leong Group); trained as 5S Auditor supporting certification audits across HLMG plants.
- Achieved and maintained 5S level at 3.00 within 6 months through visual management systems.
- Reduced changeover times and improved production scheduling, increasing overall productivity.
- TPM Implementation: Led Total Productive Maintenance implementation enabling continuous manufacturing process improvement through employee empowerment.
- Design & Development: Directed sample workshop operations; controlled production and material costs to maximize sales conversion.
- Streamlined design & development processes and documentation control, improving operational workflow.
- Sourced new suppliers for innovative materials (hardware, aluminium, glass, acrylic) supporting new product development.
- Led development of smart furniture products, including digital coffee table and digital side table, positioning company as innovator in market.
Operations Manager
EURO CHAIR MANUFACTURER (M) SDN BHD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed 3 factories (700 staff, 550 direct workers): Chair, Wood Working, Partition, and Metal Storage departments
- Led ERP system integration initiative for manufacturing operations.
- Reduced late shipments by 75% within 3 months through manufacturing process monitoring and problem resolution.
- Developed and implemented cost reduction programmes that optimised expenses across manufacturing operations.
- Packaging savings: RM60K/year.
- Epoxy savings: RM55K/year.
- Redesigned metal storage assembly area with conveyor system, reducing defect rate from 50% to 5%.
- Managed OEM manufacturing with Japanese partners (Okarmura & Uchida) to ensure production met stringent Japanese quality standards.
- Implemented Optimizer software PLUS 2D to enhance material usage efficiency in manufacturing processes.
- Developed 5S program with weekly audit checklists.
Factory Manager cum R&D Manager
TOMTA FURNITURE MANUFACTURER SDN BHD
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Major Plant Relocation: Planned and executed complete factory relocation from 25,000 sq. ft. to 116,000 sq. ft. facility with zero business interruption.
- Led factory relocation and setup, product development, and operations for 150 staff (120 direct workers)
- Led R&D initiatives for new office furniture product lines, including height-adjustable desks, collaborative seating, and modular storage systems.
- Managed product development from conceptualization through final release.
- Product Development: Designed 8 major product models for office partition systems.
- Designed mobile office workstation for tool-free installation in under 1 minute, enhancing user convenience.
- Formulated product pricing strategies based on manufacturing costs, competitor analysis, and value-added features, ensuring market competitiveness.
- Conducted shelf testing and periodic evaluation for continuous product improvement.
- Developed employee capability matrix and implemented cross-functional training programmes to enhance workforce skills and versatility.
- Generated comprehensive product specification guides and price lists for sales team.
Operations Manager
HAWORTH INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Operations Management: Coordinated all product development activities from R&D to market launch.
- Facility relocation: Planned and executed factory relocation, increasing operational capacity from 50,000 sq. ft. to 72,000 sq. ft.
- Cost Reduction: Implemented value analysis study reducing product costs by 15% through material standardization.
- Quality Improvement: Initiated quality control system meeting Haworth Corp standards, reducing rejects to <8%.
- Managed relationships with OEMs to ensure timely delivery of office furniture products.: Managed outsourced office furniture products, delivering tailored solutions that enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Supply Chain: Implemented Supply Chain Management systems; built strong vendor/customer relationships.
- Process documentation: Developed SOPs, work instructions, and checklists for interior design and sales departments, minimising errors and maximising profitability.
- New Product Introduction: Implemented ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Requirement) for new products ensuring supplier compliance with engineering specifications.
- Production Manager (Reporting to Operations Manager) | 1999 - 2000 Operations Engineer (Reporting to Operations Manager) | 1998 - 1999
Production Manager
BRISTOL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Supervised daily production operations, ensuring timely order fulfilment and adherence to production schedules.
- Executed factory layout planning for 50,000 sq. ft. facility, integrating sheet metal, robot welding, wood working, upholstery, and finishing lines.
- Optimised material usage, reducing wastage by 10% and redesigning products for cost efficiency.
- Technology Implementation: Pioneered implementation of Morbidelli Aspan CADCAM and Holzma CUTRITE Optimizer, simplifying programming and process control.
- Developed and maintained quality control programs for manufacturing processes.
- Production Engineer (Reporting to Operations Manager) | 1995 - 1996
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas
Arkansas, USADiploma - Civil Engineering
Federal Institute of Technology
Cheras, KLSkills
- Project Management
- Operations
- Plant Operations Management
- Quality compliance
- ISO 9001 implementation
- Continuous Improvement
- 5S & Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing
- Leadership
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD
Certification
- ISO 37001:2025 Effective Internal Audit Skills, SQC, 2025-01-01
- ISO 37001:2025 Understand & Implementation, SQC, 2025-01-01
- ISO 37001:2025 Climate Changes, SQC, 2025-01-01
- ISO 9001:2015 Effective Internal Audit Skills, SQC, 2025-01-01
- Anti- Bribery & Corruption S17A, OTC, 2024-01-01
- Corruption Risk Management, MACC, 2022-01-01
- Fraud Risk Management, MICG, 2022-01-01
- ISO 37001:2016 Effective Internal Audit Skills, SQC, 2020-01-01
- ISO 37001:2016 Understanding & Implementation, SQC, 2020-01-01
- ISO 37001:2016 Bribery Risk Assessment, SQC, 2020-01-01
- HLMG Manufacturing Management Discipline (TPM), Hong Leong Group, 2018-01-01
- OHSAS 18001:2007 Effective Internal Audit Skills, SQC, 2018-01-01
- Practical Store & Warehouse Management Skills, SMI Australia, 2018-01-01
- Effective Root Cause Analysis, Neville Clarke, 2018-01-01
- ISO 9001:2015 Audit Team Leader, HCMT, 2018-01-01
- HLMG Presentation Skills, Hong Leong Group, 2018-01-01
- HLMG The Quality Advantage, Hong Leong Group, 2018-01-01
- Kaizen & Kiken Yochi Training, Hong Leong Group, 2017-01-01
- HCIB PLC 5S Champion, HCIB, 2017-01-01
Custom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-teng-7bbb4285
Timeline
Special Project Manager
HUME CEMENT SDN BHD
01.2017 - 06.2026
Operations Manager
HUME FURNITURE INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.2014 - 01.2017
Operations Manager
EURO CHAIR MANUFACTURER (M) SDN BHD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Factory Manager cum R&D Manager
TOMTA FURNITURE MANUFACTURER SDN BHD
01.2005 - 01.2012
Operations Manager
HAWORTH INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.2000 - 01.2005
Production Manager
BRISTOL INDUSTRIES SDN BHD
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
University of Arkansas
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Federal Institute of Technology