Lean Manufacturing Manager - Continuous Improvement

Lam Research; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on implementing Lean principles, optimizing production processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The position requires strong Lean expertise and leadership within a high-volume semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree requirement in industrial engineering or business.
• 5+ years of manufacturing operations experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with Lean tools and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban) to improve processes and efficiency.
• Drive process improvement and waste reduction across manufacturing operations.
• Provide Lean training and lead improvement workshops for operators and team leads.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to monitor defects and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Lean tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Lam Research in Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations. The role focuses on implementing Lean principles, optimizing production processes, and partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

The position requires strong Lean expertise and leadership within a high-volume semiconductor environment.