Manufacturing Shift Supervisor: Safety, Quality & Lean Ops

LAM RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL SDN. BHD.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a shift-based team of assemblers and test technicians. The role focuses on safety, quality, and meeting production goals within a global matrixed organization.

You will coach technicians, allocate resources, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and structured problem solving. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent with 6+ years of related experience as an individual contributor.
• Must be capable of working within a controlled clean room environment and adhering to all specified gown and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial / manufacturing processes, human factor, organizational behavior.
• Intermediate understanding of lean manufacturing and Kanban systems.
• Effective problem solving and learning mindset, strong decision maker.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to run shifts work patterns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of direct labors (Assemblers/Test Technicians) that run shifts in production area(s) to meet Safety & Quality requirements, production goals, and cost objectives within a cross-matrixed and global organization.
• Enforce Safety & Quality regulations and protocols, conduct Safety & Quality audits, lead Safety & Quality related investigations.
• Manage and allocate resources accordingly, manage & evaluate team performance, provide coaching and mentorship, fostering team-oriented environment.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes & implement strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare shiftly reports, chair production related meeting/huddle and communicate production status to upper management.
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve production related challenges for example Safety/Quality issues, downtime, material shortages.
• Proficiency in 8D and why-why write up, SAP usage.

Skills

Leadership

Shift management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lam Research International Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a shift-based team of assemblers and test technicians. The role focuses on safety, quality, and meeting production goals within a global matrixed organization.

You will coach technicians, allocate resources, and drive continuous improvement using lean methods and structured problem solving. Strong communication with stakeholders is essential.