Continuous Improvement Technician (IE Technician)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Gym

Parking

Event Center

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Sub

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician in Penang. The role supports CI projects, time studies, and factory layouts to improve product flow and reduce waste in a practical Gemba setting.

Ideal candidates have a technical diploma and are pursuing Lean Green Belt or PMI certification, with less than a year in a technical manufacturing role and a willingness to collaborate across functions. Plexus emphasizes a hands-on, problem-solving culture.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or equivalent; Lean Six Green Belt in progress.
• Typically under 1 year of technical industry experience.
• Experience in consumer electronics manufacturing is a plus.
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist CI engineers on projects to reduce costs and improve flow.
• Perform time studies and cap models to justify layouts and targets.
• Support Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.
• Ensure quality standards and seek waste elimination opportunities.

Skills

Time studies

Lean Six Green Belt

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Technical Diploma

Lean Six Green Belt Certification

PMI Project Management Certification

Job description

Purpose Statement: The Continuous Improvement Technician, reporting to the CI Manager (or assigned by the CI MGR) is responsible to support in the factory all continuous improvement projects such as: Create layouts, physical movements, take standard times, Capacity Analysis, process balance chart, management all current movements, participation in all continuous improvement initiatives and kaizen events - this is a practical Gemba role.

Key Job Accountabilities:

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Assist the CI Engineers in general projects and experiments that reduce costs and improve the manufacturing flow of products

Able to work cooperatively in a team & cross functional team(s) as needed
Able to maintain a level temperament in a stressful environment
Openly and proactively shares information, knowledge & experience with co-workers
Willing to take on additional assignments

PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Perform time studies, cap model as needed to demonstrate the expected output for an operation, for cost recovery systems, and for factory layouts. All t support Value Stream Transformation and Transformation Cost Improvement work.

Support site's Operational Excellence/Lean Steering Team to achieve targeted financial impact.

Consistently completes assignments or work requirements on time without compromising on quality
Uses time effectively to manage workload/tasks
Individual throughput goals are met

Understands and follows Plexus quality policy guidelines, customer specifications and adheres to regulatory compliance
- Monitors own work to ensure quality standard is met
- Looks for opportunities to improve quality and eliminate waste at work
- Delivers work in way a that eliminates scrap or rework
- Keeps supervisors informed and escalates issues when needed

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Technical Diploma or equivalent. Studying for Lean Six Green Belt Certification from BQF (British Quality Foundation) or ASQ (American Society for Quality) OR equivalent from Motorola or GE. Project Management Certification from PMI (Project Management Institute) or recognized equivalent.

Typically <1 years experience in Industry in a technical level role.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing More than 10,000 employees

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands‑on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands‑on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Dental
• Sports (e.g. Gym)
• Parking
• Event Center
• Employee Privilege Program
• Meal Sub