Operations Program Manager

BROOKS AUTOMATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Automation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking an Operations Program Manager to coordinate and manage projects and programs at our new Johor Bahru factory, driving efficiency, quality, and performance of manufacturing processes. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop end‑to‑end plans for new products and transfers, track KPIs, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety, quality and cost‑effective manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of program or project management in semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, ISO standards, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning for new programs, transfers and orders.
• Develop schedules from initiation to completion within scope, time and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to executable factory and supply chain plans.
• Track KPIs and report progress to the Operations Director.
• Ensure long-lead parts are planned, purchased, and delivered per build schedule.
• Maintain a material readiness dashboard and mitigate risks.
• Drive production readiness for assembly, test, inspection and packing.
• Coordinate containment actions and root cause analyses for issues.
• Lead operational readiness for new product introductions.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Manufacturing processes

Operations planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

As the Operations Program Managerat Brooks Automation Malaysia, you play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing the execution of projects and operational programs within our brand-newfactory in Johor Bahru,that drive the efficiency, quality, and performance of the manufacturing processes. You will coordinate with various teams and resources to ensure that production targets and operational goals are met whilemaintaininghighstandardsof quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.

The Operations Program Manager is expected to serve as a key driver of efficiency and performance within the facility and be instrumental in ensuring that the operations team meets its goals in productivity, cost control, and quality,ultimately supportingthe company's growth and competitiveness in the semiconductor market.

Key Responsibilities:

Programs and Projects Planning & Execution Management:

Lead end‑to‑end operational planning for new, transfers and customer orders.

Develop programs and projects schedules from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget and resources.

Translate customer orders and work with cross functional teams into executable factory and supply chain plans.

Drive schedule adherence and proactively resolve blocking issues.

Track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze productionmetrics,and report progress to the Operations Director.Identifyareas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Cross‑Functional Leadership:

Act as the primary operations focal between Engineering, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Quality.

Facilitate daily/weekly cross-functional meetings to drive programs and projects progress.

Escalate and coordinate resolution of any impacts in achieving programs and projects delivered on time.

Material & Supply Chain Readiness:

Ensure long‑lead and critical parts are planned,purchasedand delivered per build schedule including work closely with procurement on supplier commitments,expediteactions and risk mitigation.

Maintain a material readiness dashboard (critical shortages, risks, recovery plans).

Evaluate supply chain capacity and readiness for new product introduction or volume ramps.

Manufacturing & Production Support:

Align production priorities to meet customer shipment commitments.

Work with Production Supervisors and Planners onmanpowerplanning, line capacity include Assy, Test, Inspection and Packing readiness and build sequence.

Monitor build progress, drive WIP aging reduction and clear factory roadblocks during assembly/integration.

Quality & Compliance:

Coordinate containment actions and root cause analyses for production or customer-facing issues.

Work with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers to achieve high quality output through high first pass yield, lowdefects,and rework rate.

Ensure compliance with safety, EHS and customer-specific requirements on cleanliness and contamination control.

Engineering Change &Non-Conformance Management:

Work with Engineering Change Analyst to plan cut-in strategy for Engineering Change Orders while minimizing cost and disruption.

Work with Material Review Analyst for non-conformancematerial disposition on time, drive recovery and minimize cost impacts.

Ensure minimum impact on ongoing builds, supply chain, and installed base.

New Product Introduction:

Lead operational readiness for new ortransfers ofprogramsand projects.

Coordinate operational validation builds, qualification builds, factory learning cycles and manufacturability feedback to cross functional teams.

Identifyrisks in cost, manufacturability, supplychain,and scalability.

Customer Delivery & Satisfaction:

Ensure on-time shipment, documentation readiness (quality report and shipment document) andlogisticscoordination.

Provide internal and external customers with progress updates (timeline, risks, mitigations).

Manage post‑shipment actions including issue resolution.

Track programs and projects cost performance vs. budget (material, labor, outsourced processes).

Support cost reduction initiatives including cost of quality, supplier optimization, and factory efficiency improvements.

Analyzevariance: PPV, labor efficiency, scrap,reworkand freight cost.

Risk Management & Escalation:

Maintain a structured risk register covering supply chain, technical, quality, and factory constraints.

Mitigate risks with clear owners,timelines, and action plans.

Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field;Master’sdegree or PMP (Project Management Professional) / Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Program or Project management within a Semiconductor or High-Tech manufacturing environment.

Experience in managing cross-functional teams and leading complex projects is preferred.

Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, equipment, ISO standards, production planning, Lean Manufacturing principles and any other Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Ability to analyze data,identifytrends, and make data-driven decisions tooptimizemanufacturing operations.

Excellent leadership and organizational skills to manage projects, influence cross-functionalteams,and drive results.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and senior management.

Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to handle unexpected challenges and make quick, effective decisions.

High levelof attention to detail, ensuring that program details are managed with accuracy and precision.

High energy with the desire to drive change and create a world class manufacturing operation.