Yokohama Batteries
    (10 reviews)

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    Company overview

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Jalan Semenyih 4, Taman Semenyih Ria, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
    Yokohama Industries Berhad, a home-grown company in Malaysia, has achieved considerable success since its inception in 1967. Today, it is a thriving multimillion dollar company enjoying an enviable position as the country's top integrated manufacturer and distributor of automotive and motorcycle batteries. Our highly advanced production plant at Semenyih, Selangor is equipped with the latest technology in machinery. Our range of Yokohama Batteries is acknowledged by many as the most reliable and amongst the best in the local market.HistoryEstablished in 1967 as a family business, Yokohama Industries Berhad formerly known as Tai Kwong – Yokohama Berhad has evolved from a battery reconditioningand repairing business into fully integrated manufacturer. The management successfully led the Group in June 1995 to Bursa Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange) – making it the first battery manufacturer to be listed on the stock exchange. This monumental move propelled Yokohama Industries Berhad to greater heights and an increase in turnover of more than 30% in the past few years. We are also the first in the industry to be awarded with ISO 9001: 2000.Product & ServicesYokohama Batteries is a hallmark of our Group’s monumental success. It is acknowledged by the automotive industry as one of the best and most reliable brand names in the industry. Our long-term commitment towards research and development help pave new roads for us in the history of automotive battery manufacturing in this country. Yokohama Industries Berhad was the first battery company in Malaysia to manufacture the MF Calcium Battery that offers hassle-free maintenance, greater power, longer life and enhanced safety features.We operate in a highly competitive market, where it is extremely important to stay ahead of our competitors.The new Alpha and Conventional Series has been given a new facelift with improved performance providing better value for money to our customers. The launch of the new and enhanced Yokohama Beta Series Battery offers testament to our commitment to constantly evolve with technology and efficiencies.Yokohama Batteries are internationally recognized and are in compliance with renowned international organization's standards such as Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) and Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN). In addition, the YOKOHAMA™ Flat Top Battery was honoured with the Certificate of Registration of Design (UK) and the Ministry of International's Trade and Industry's (MITI) Special Award for Product Excellence (innovative product).

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    at Yokohama Batteries Sdn Bhd
    Semenyih, Selangor
    At lease 3 years working experiences in manufacturing production floor. Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Fast learning.
    At lease 3 years working experiences in manufacturing production floor. Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Fast learning.
    classification: EngineeringEngineering
    19d ago
    19d ago

    at Yokohama Batteries Sdn Bhd
    Semenyih, Selangor
    Job Requirements Self learning. Hard working. Able to work over time. ISO knowledge will be an advantage.
    Job Requirements Self learning. Hard working. Able to work over time. ISO knowledge will be an advantage.
    classification: EngineeringEngineering
    20d ago
    20d ago

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    What’s it like working at Yokohama Batteries?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Yokohama Batteries appreciate the work-life balance, with not much pressure and the ability to avoid bringing work home. They value the cooperative spirit and friendly teams, as well as the opportunities to learn and gain valuable experience, even if they start with limited knowledge. Many reviewers praise the management, describing them as good, organised, and wonderful.

    However, there are some potential areas for improvement. Some employees feel that management's direction and decisions can change easily without proper research, understanding, or discussion. There are opportunities to improve certain facilities, such as the canteen, cleanliness, and internet connection speed. Additionally, certain roles, such as those in the TRF Department, may involve a multipurpose workload.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Manager
    Jun 2023
    Ipoh Perak1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Good environment and stay what you assigned
    The good thingsWork life balance, not much pressure, small group of people
    The challengesNo mutual discussion and understanding of work, management direction and decision easily change, just follow what management want without research, understanding, discussion and things goes wrong you will face the trouble with customer and government side.
    5.0
    TRF
    Jun 2021
    Pusing Perak3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Operated by forklift
    The good thingsYes I work here year 2012... 2015
    The challengesYes i enjoy the duty for TRF Department
    5.0
    Account assistants
    Nov 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Excellent
    The good thingsThe management are very good . Everything is very well organized . A very good place to work . You don't have to bring work to home .
    The challengesNone .
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