Production Department Lead – Lean Start-up Factory

AUCKSUN SEMICONDUCTOR SDN. BHD; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AUCKSUN SEMICONDUCTOR SDN. BHD is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to drive a greenfield factory in Banting, Selangor, overseeing ramp-up from trial to mass production. The role includes a 3–6 month training attachment at the China headquarters before on-site placement.

The successful candidate will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, establish processes, and develop a high-performing frontline workforce while coordinating with China HQ and local teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial/Mechanical/Electronics engineering.
• 8+ years manufacturing production-management experience, incl. 2+ years in a managerial role.
• Experience in LED packaging/semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin proficiency preferred.
• Experience ramping up production from trial to mass production.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM, CI.
• Willing to complete a 3–6 month training at China HQ.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and production-management activities for the factory.
• Establish and improve production processes, operating standards, and performance-monitoring systems.
• Support ramp-up from trial to mass production.
• Apply lean, 5S/6S, TPM, and CI across operations.
• Manage shop-floor performance, production targets, quality, efficiency, and delivery requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the local frontline workforce.
• Work with China HQ and local teams to align operational practices.
• Drive cross-cultural communication across manufacturing functions.
• Identify production risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S/6S

TPM

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Cross-cultural comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

AUCKSUN SEMICONDUCTOR SDN. BHD is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to drive a greenfield factory in Banting, Selangor, overseeing ramp-up from trial to mass production. The role includes a 3–6 month training attachment at the China headquarters before on-site placement.

The successful candidate will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, establish processes, and develop a high-performing frontline workforce while coordinating with China HQ and local teams to ensure smooth operations.