Production Line Leader

MKS Instruments; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments in Malaysia is seeking a Production Line Leader to oversee daily line operations, coordinate with the Production Supervisor, and drive assembly throughput while maintaining quality.

You will supervise, coach, and rotate tasks across Assemblers, ensure takt time adherence, and lead continuous improvement initiatives on quality, cost, and delivery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school or vocational training completed is preferred.
• 3+ years in electro-mechanical manufacturing with 1–2 years in senior roles.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools including 6S, line balancing, visual management, FIFO.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive shift targets to achieve daily output across all assembly workstations and manage assigned production shifts.
• Lead pre-shift briefings to assign tasks, review safety/ESD expectations, and set hourly/daily targets.
• Track hourly output against targets and address bottlenecks, material shortages, or tool downtime per 4M requirements.
• Audit assembler work against WI and SOP to ensure quality and correct assembly tasks.

Skills

Clear communication

Team coaching

Conflict resolution

Floor troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school or vocational training

Tools

6S

Line balancing

Visual management

FIFO flow

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Production Line Leader at MKS, you will partner with Production Supervisor to oversee daily line operations and manage assigned production shifts for assembly process. In this role, you will report to the Production Supervisor.

You Will Make an Impact By:

Daily Output & Shift Execution:

• Drive shift targets to achieve daily planned output volume across all assembly workstations.

• Lead pre‑shift briefings to assign daily tasks, review safety/ESD expectations, and set hourly / daily production targets.

• Track hourly output against targets, performing quick root‑cause containment and escalation for line bottlenecks, material shortages, or tool downtime based on 4M requirements.

Assembly Operations & Quality Oversight

• Audit assembler work against WI and SOP to enforce quality awareness.

• Direct and verify critical manual assembly tasks, including component installation, hand soldering, wire wrapping, and cable harnessing.

• Oversee in‑line verification checks on assembled units prior to testing process.

• Control non‑conforming units immediately to maintain high First‑Time Yield (FTY) and minimize line scrap.

Workforce Development & Line Balancing

• Supervise, coach, and cross‑train Assemblers across different assembly processes.

• Ensure smooth line balancing to prevent station bottlenecks and maintain consistent takt time.

• Maintain the assembler skill matrix for certification across multiple processes.

Operational Excellence

• Lead the team in executing continuous improvement initiatives across Quality, Cost, and Delivery to drive operational excellence.

Safety, Workstation Setup & 6S Standards

• Ensure proper setup and calibration check for assembly equipment, torque tools, soldering stations, and wire‑harnessing jigs.

• Enforce strict hazards mitigation involving high voltage, electrical hardware, heat sources, and mechanical tools.

• Drive 6S discipline and full ESD protocol compliance across all assembly benches daily.

Skills You Bring:

• Completion of high school, vocational training or equivalent is preferred

• 3+ years in electro‑mechanical manufacturing, with at least 1–2 years in a Senior Assembler, Line Lead, or Supervisor role.

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools including 6S, line balancing, visual management, FIFO material flow.

• Clear communication, active team coaching, conflict resolution, and structured floor troubleshooting.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Fully flexible and capable of running independent operational shifts (day/night or rotating shifts) based on production scheduling.

• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environments while maintaining focus, accuracy, and performance standards.

• Able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; regularly lift/move materials up to 50 lbs.

• High manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and close‑range visual accuracy for inspecting small electronic components and wiring harnesses.

• Active manufacturing floor with exposure to average noise levels, hand tools, thermal equipment, and high‑voltage test/assembly setups.

• Occasional exposure to chemicals and fumes may occur; adherence to safety guidelines is mandatory.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].