Hybrid Lean Manufacturing Manager: Continuous Improvement

Lam Research; Simpang Ampat; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Malaysia seeks a Lean Manufacturing Manager to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will implement Lean methods, optimize processes, and collaborate with engineering and production to raise efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes training operators, leading improvement workshops, and developing data-driven dashboards to monitor progress and sustain gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience, preferably in semiconductors.
• Proficiency in SAP, MES or similar systems; strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, VSM) to improve manufacturing processes.
• Support workstation standardization and layout optimization.
• Develop visual management systems and performance dashboards.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Shingo Model implementation.
• Identify waste, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead kaizen culture and support cross-functional process changes.

Skills

Lean tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Lam Research in Malaysia seeks a Lean Manufacturing Manager to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will implement Lean methods, optimize processes, and collaborate with engineering and production to raise efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

The role emphasizes training operators, leading improvement workshops, and developing data-driven dashboards to monitor progress and sustain gains.