Plant Manager (PCB Manufacturing)

EPS Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PCB manufacturing company in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a seasoned professional to oversee daily operations and ensure quality, cost, delivery, and safety targets are met. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in PCB manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, optimizing resources, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and leading cross-functional team collaborations. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is essential, with knowledge of additional languages as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PCB manufacturing experience, or 15 years without a degree.
• Knowledge of double-sided, multilayer, and HDI PCB processes.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English; knowledge of Chinese/Japanese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily PCB factory operations to meet targets.
• Plan and manage production schedules.
• Optimize use of manpower, machinery, materials, and utilities.
• Monitor key production metrics.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QC/QA teams.
• Manage manufacturing processes and support new product introductions.
• Improve process efficiency and reduce costs.
• Control manufacturing costs and minimize waste.
• Lead and develop production and engineering teams.
• Maintain production equipment uptime.
• Promote workplace safety and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality teams.
• Support customer visits and report performance to management.

Skills

Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes

Leadership skills

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Proficient in English

Education

Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related)

Job description

Oversee daily PCB factory operations to meet targets for quality, cost, delivery, and safety

Plan and manage production schedules to ensure timely customer deliveries

Optimize use of manpower, machinery, materials, and utilities

Monitor key production metrics like yield, cycle time, scrap rate, and productivity

Ensure compliance with PCB quality standards and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects

Collaborate with QC/QA teams for corrective actions and maintain audit readiness

Manage PCB manufacturing processes and support new product/process introductions

Improve process efficiency and reduce costs with engineering collaboration

Control manufacturing costs by minimizing waste and inventory loss

Lead and develop production and engineering teams, enforce safety and company policies

Maintain production equipment uptime through preventive maintenance and repairs

Promote workplace safety and environmental compliance

Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality teams

Support customer visits, technical problem solving, and report performance to management

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related) preferred

Minimum 10 years PCB manufacturing experience (15 years without degree)

Knowledge of double-sided, multilayer (up to 12 layers), and HDI PCB processes

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English; knowledge of Chinese/Japanese a plus