Manufacturing Shift Supervisor: Line Lead & Ops Champion

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a seasoned Operations Lead for its Penang manufacturing site. The role oversees start-up activities for new production lines, leads shift coordinators across cleaning, sputter, lube, and test, and ensures timely pass-down reporting between shifts.

You will backup the Operations Manager and drive daily production meetings and KPI attainment. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science/Industrial Engineering or related field with 5+ years in high-volume

Qualifications

• Requires Diploma or Bachelor's in Engineering/Science/Industrial Engineering/Production Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• In charge of operations for new lines start up activities.
• Lead shift coordinators across Cleaning, Sputter, Lube and Test to ensure smooth operations.
• Review and prepare pass-down reports for incoming shifts.
• Act as backup to the Operations Manager when required.
• Conduct daily production meetings and deliver shift updates.
• Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and SOPs.
• Plan manpower, manage attendance and overtime.
• Assist the Production Manager in daily operations and targets.
• Monitor machine utilization and line performance to meet output.
• Escalate issues to PICs and management.
• Manage and clear over-WIP inventory; coordinate disposal of problematic lots.
• Perform MESA transactions and meet PI Count audit with zero discrepancy.
• Ensure IMS/RBA standards compliance and 7S housekeeping.
• Lead line audits and participate in 8D, SPC activities.
• Support cross-functional teams and take on extra duties.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WD is seeking a seasoned Operations Lead for its Penang manufacturing site. The role oversees start-up activities for new production lines, leads shift coordinators across cleaning, sputter, lube, and test, and ensures timely pass-down reporting between shifts.

You will backup the Operations Manager and drive daily production meetings and KPI attainment. The ideal candidate holds a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science/Industrial Engineering or related field with 5+ years in high-volume