Manufacturing Manager

BizLink Technology (S.E.A) Sdn. Bhd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Penang seeks a Production Manager for semiconductor equipment assembly operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring production meets quality standards, and coordinating with various departments. Candidates must have at least 7 years of manufacturing experience, with strong leadership skills and proficiency in relevant software. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles is essential. Fluent Mandarin speakers are preferred due to team interaction requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in production with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in semiconductor SMT/Box Build is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in GD&T is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily assembly operations for semiconductor equipment.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors and technicians.
• Implement in-process quality checks and resolve non-conformance issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving skills

Team leadership

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

Creo

Job description

Plan, schedule, and manage daily assembly operations for complex semiconductor equipment.

Ensure production output meets design specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines.

Coordinate with Planning, Engineering, QA, and Logistics to ensure alignment on production goals.

Monitor WIP (Work-In-Progress) and bottlenecks, taking corrective actions to avoid delays.

People Management

Lead, train, and motivate a team of supervisors, technicians, and assemblers.

Manage team performance, set clear KPIs, and conduct regular performance reviews.

Promote a culture of discipline, safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Quality & Compliance

Implement and maintain rigorous in-process quality checks and final testing standards.

Work closely with QA to resolve non-conformance issues and implement corrective actions.

Support internal and customer audits as required.

Identify opportunities for process improvement using lean manufacturing, 6S, and Kaizen.

Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, scrap reduction, and yield improvement.

Collaborate with Engineering on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) improvements.

Equipment and Resource Management

Ensure availability and maintenance of assembly tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment.

Oversee material usage and inventory control in coordination with warehouse and material teams.

Support the implementation of MES or ERP systems for better tracking and control.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of experience in production/assembly, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Experience in semiconductor SMT / Box Build is highly preferred.

Metal boxbuild assembly experience, such as Power Box, PDU, semicond industrial metal boxbuild assy.

Metal welding, coating/plating requirements & metal boxbuild product drawing understanding.

Boxbuild electrical & functionality testing equipment & procedure.

Experience on Lean Mfg principles, process improvement methodologies & problem-solving skills

Ability to lead the CFT team on Production capacity planning to meet OTD, improvement to drive the Quality/Productivity & Efficiency

Experience on using AutoCAD/SolidWorks/CATIA/Creo software.

strong proficiency in GD&T is required.

Candidates who are fluent in Mandarin are preferred because the role requires candidates to interact with Mandarin-speaker.