Onsite Manufacturing Operations Lead — Shift Manager

Intel; George Town; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Malaysia in Penang is seeking a high-energy Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our production team on a rotating day/night schedule. You will ensure safety, quality, and throughput while maintaining a strong presence on the factory floor.

The role requires onsite work, effective staff leadership, and close collaboration with engineering to resolve operational issues and optimize manufacturing performance across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline (or Master's MBA/technical field).
• 2–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, equipment reliability, problem-solving and driving operational performance.
• Willingness to work onsite in Penang and support shift work.
• Experience in startup-style, fast-paced environments and managing stress.

Responsibilities

• Lead technicians and oversee operations, equipment maintenance, and repair in manufacturing facilities.
• Own safety, quality, scheduling, and conflict resolution amongst staff and stakeholders.
• Oversee flow of work and streamline processes between groups/divisions.
• Establish tactical production plans to meet schedules within quality and cost targets.
• Ensure optimum safety, quality, output and cost through staffing and training.
• Understand maintenance, repair, recovery, troubleshooting, and tool run rate.
• Serve as first responder for on-shift issues within assigned toolset/area.
• Work with engineering to resolve process health and efficiency issues.
• Manage staffing, workstation assignments, shift rotations, PTO, overtime and training needs.
• Develop long-term strategies for manufacturing operations capabilities.
• Drive performance by mentoring, enforcing Intel values, and fostering a productive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Onsite work

Problem solving

Staff scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in MBA or relevant field

Job description

Intel Malaysia in Penang is seeking a high-energy Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead our production team on a rotating day/night schedule. You will ensure safety, quality, and throughput while maintaining a strong presence on the factory floor.

The role requires onsite work, effective staff leadership, and close collaboration with engineering to resolve operational issues and optimize manufacturing performance across shifts.