Manufacturing Training Lead - Operations Excellence

WD Media (Malaysia) Sdn, Bayan Lepas, Penang; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WD Media (Malaysia) Sdn, Bayan Lepas, Penang is seeking an Operation Training Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve structured training for manufacturing operations. You will build operator competency through classroom, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and blended learning, aligning with quality, safety, productivity, and regulatory standards.

The role includes onboarding, certification, documentation control, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, and HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) or related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in manufacturing operations, production, technical training, or L&D within manufacturing.
• Experience in developing and delivering structured training programs, competency assessments, onboarding initiatives.
• Working knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems, EHS requirements, Lean Manufacturing, CI, 5S/6S, and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and deliver structured training programs for operator competency.
• Facilitate new hire orientation, onboarding, role-specific certification, cross-functional training.
• Develop and maintain training materials, assessments, and certification criteria.
• Maintain training documentation, matrices, records, and certification databases.
• Ensure training activities comply with ISO, EHS, customer standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support NPI, new equipment implementation, process transfers and engineering changes with training content.
• Monitor training effectiveness via assessments, audits, and metrics; drive continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, HR to close competency gaps.
• Coach Buddy Trainers and operators for onboarding, SOP adherence, and sustained performance.
• Drive standardized training systems, certification processes, and learning materials.
• Assist audits, maintain training compliance, monitor KPIs, and handle special projects.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

LMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

WD Media (Malaysia) Sdn, Bayan Lepas, Penang is seeking an Operation Training Engineer to design, develop, implement, and continuously improve structured training for manufacturing operations. You will build operator competency through classroom, On-the-Job Training (OJT), and blended learning, aligning with quality, safety, productivity, and regulatory standards.

The role includes onboarding, certification, documentation control, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Engineering, and HR