Production department Manager

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

Lead manufacturing production management for a greenfield factory in Banting, Selangor. You will play a key role in establishing production operations, supporting the transition from trial runs to mass production, and building a high-performing frontline workforce. The role includes a 3–6 month training attachment at the China headquarters before on-site placement.

Key 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 the ramp-up of production from trial run through mass production.

Apply lean manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM, and continuous-improvement methodologies across operations.

Manage shop-floor performance, production targets, quality, efficiency, and delivery requirements.

Lead, coach, and develop the local frontline workforce.

Work closely with the China headquarters and local teams to align operational practices and resolve issues.

Drive effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration across manufacturing functions.

Identify production risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Materials Science, or a related engineering discipline.

At least 8 years of manufacturing production-management experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role.

Experience in LED packaging, semiconductor, or electronic components manufacturing is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S/6S, TPM, and continuous-improvement methodologies.

Experience ramping up production from trial run to mass production is an advantage.

Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia as working languages.

Mandarin proficiency is preferred for effective liaison with the China headquarters and local workforce.

Strong shop-floor management skills and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced greenfield factory start-up environment.

Excellent cross-cultural communication, leadership, and workforce-management capabilities.

Willingness to complete a 3–6 month training attachment at the China headquarters before on-site placement.