Operations Director, High-Precision Mechatronics

Galatek Semiconductor; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive rewards

State-of-the-art facility

Career growth

Job summary

Galatek Semiconductor in Penang is seeking an Operations Manager/Director to lead daily manufacturing operations and scale our Penang facility. You will report to the Director of Commercial Operations and align local execution with global strategy from Singapore headquarters.

This high-ownership role requires scaling capacity, optimizing SOPs, and leading cross-functional teams to manufacture complex, high-precision mechatronic systems for global customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5–10 years in manufacturing operations management, incl. greenfield/brownfield launches.
• Proven track record in high-precision mechatronics, semiconductor capital equipment, or industrial automation.
• Strong execution and problem-solving across multi-threaded launch plans.
• Excellent communication and regional collaboration; Mandarin fluency mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence: optimize workflows, Lean processes, and SOPs for throughput and cost control.
• Lead Production & Output: translate milestones into quarterly/monthly targets with on-time shipments.
• Master NPI & Process Transfer: coordinate with R&D for successful transfers, pilots, line setup, validations.
• Oversee Supply Chain & Logistics: manage local warehouse, inventory, and shipping.
• Ensure EHS & Quality Compliance: enforce ISO standards and workplace safety across the plant.
• Build & Mentor Teams: scale manufacturing, logistics, and technician workforce.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering/technical discipline

Job description

Galatek Semiconductor in Penang is seeking an Operations Manager/Director to lead daily manufacturing operations and scale our Penang facility. You will report to the Director of Commercial Operations and align local execution with global strategy from Singapore headquarters.

This high-ownership role requires scaling capacity, optimizing SOPs, and leading cross-functional teams to manufacture complex, high-precision mechatronic systems for global customers.