Mgr, Manufacturing Integrator

Lam Research; Kulim; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Kulim is seeking a Manufacturing Integrator Manager to lead a team of integrators and drive cross-functional collaboration for on-time delivery and factory readiness. You will align strategic objectives with shop floor operations and optimize production flow to support scalable manufacturing.

The role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of manufacturing systems including SAP, and experience in driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing or production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, SAP, and factory operations.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Manufacturing Integrators (MI). Set clear goals, monitor performance and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance on production prioritization, material allocation, delivery scheduling and build sequencing to ensure smooth and timely execution of manufacturing plans.
• Ensure cross-functional team alignment between manufacturing, OFM, engineering and quality assurance, particularly in managing material readiness, temporary build unit and part usage decisions during purges, shortages and quality-related issues.
• Support urgent escalations and ship-short decisions in partnership with Product Control.
• Collaborate with the Master Scheduler and CFT to validate product sequencing and mitigate downtime impacts (e.g., holidays, maintenance, IT upgrades).
• Lead initiatives to enhance factory readiness, new product ramp and volume production scalability.
• Develop and implement integration strategies to eliminate waste, improve cycle time and optimize throughput.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions for systemic manufacturing issues, including delays in material deliveries, process inefficiencies and production bottlenecks.
• Monitor build plan execution, output performance, and cycle time improvements. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on key metrics, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Provide notifications to the OFM team regarding any schedule deviations, including contributing factors and updated project timelines, to maintain alignment and transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

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The impact you'll make

As aManufacturing Integrator (MI) Manager, you will lead a team of integrators and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of manufacturing delivery plans. You will be responsible for aligning strategic objectives with shop floor operations, optimizing production flow, and resolving systemic issues to support on-time delivery and factory readiness. This role requires strong leadership, operational insight, and the ability to integrate systems, processes, and teams to achieve manufacturing excellence and scalability.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Manufacturing Integrators (MI). Set clear goals, monitor performance and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.


• Provide guidance on production prioritization, material allocation, delivery scheduling and build sequencing to ensure smooth and timely execution of manufacturing plans.


• Ensure cross-functional team (CFT) alignment between manufacturing, order fulfilment management (OFM), engineering and quality assurance, particularly in managing material readiness, temporary build unit and part usage decisions during purges, shortages and quality-related issues.


• Support urgent escalations and ship-short decisions in partnership with Product Control.


• Collaborate with the Master Scheduler and CFT to validate product sequencing and mitigate downtime impacts (e.g., holidays, maintenance, IT upgrades).


• Lead initiatives to enhance factory readiness, new product ramp and volume production scalability.


• Develop and implement integration strategies to eliminate waste, improve cycle time and optimize throughput.


• Lead root cause investigations and drive corrective actions for systemic manufacturing issues, including delays in material deliveries, process inefficiencies and production bottlenecks.


• Monitor build plan execution, output performance, and cycle time improvements. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on key metrics, risks and mitigation strategies.


• Provide notifications to the OFM team regarding any schedule deviations, including contributing factors and updated project timelines, to maintain alignment and transparency.

Who we're looking for

• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, integration processes, SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) and factory operations.


• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.


• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.


• The position is based in Kulim.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.


• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing or production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. \"On-site Flex\" you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. \"Virtual Flex\" you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.