Global Production Control Manager

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Lam Research is seeking a Global Production Control Planner to lead standardization across the factory network, driving alignment and continuous improvement in production planning and execution.

The role focuses on scalable execution, scheduling precision, and capabilities development to meet customer demand with speed and quality in a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of management experience.
• 10+ years in Production Control, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years of leadership in global or multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop Production Control strategy, processes, and best-known methods across all sites.
• Influence and align site-based teams globally to adopt standards.
• Lead initiatives to improve scheduling accuracy, cycle time, and execution predictability.
• Develop tools, metrics, and governance for network-wide consistency and performance.
• Strengthen organizational capability through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with Order Execution, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain for end-to-end alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Production Planning

Scheduling

Execution

Change Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics,and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while activelysupporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

The Global Production Control Planner serves as the global functional owner for Production Control across the factory network. This role provides matrix leadership to site-based teams, driving alignment, standardization, and continuous improvement in production planning and execution.

This role is pivotal to transforming Production Control into a globally consistent, scalable capability that enables Order Execution excellence. By driving standardization, improving execution discipline, and strengthening capability, the Global Production Control Planner ensures the organization can meet customer demand with speed, quality, and predictability.

What you’ll do

• Develop Global Vision & Standards: Develop and deploy Production Control strategy, processes, and best-known methods (BKM’s) across all sites
• Drive Matrix Alignment: Influence and align site-based teams globally; ensure adoption of standards without direct authority
• Deliver Operational Excellence: Lead initiatives to improve scheduling accuracy, cycle time, and execution predictability
• Enable Scalable Execution: Develop tools, metrics, and governance to drive consistency and performance across the network
• Build Capability: Strengthen organizational capability through coaching, development frameworks, and knowledge sharing
• Partner Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with Order Execution, Manufacturing, Planning, and Supply Chain to ensure end-to-end alignment

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6-8 years of management experience. An advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Production Control, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or related field
• 5+ years of leadership experience, leading global or multi-site operations in a matrixed environment
• APICS Certifications
• Strong expertise in production planning, scheduling, and execution
• Demonstrated ability to influence, drive change, and deliver operational improvements

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
• Experience supporting large-scale business transformation or scaling initiatives

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.