Production Management (Supervisor)

STMicroelectronics; Muar; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Malaysia seeks a Production Supervisor to manage daily production-line operations and allocate manpower to meet targets. You will lead operators and technicians, balance lines, and coordinate with maintenance, planning, and engineering teams to ensure smooth production and high quality.

The role emphasizes Lean manufacturing, KPI achievement, and safety compliance, with opportunities for multi-skill development and career progression within a global semiconductor company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising a team of production operators.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production-line operations to meet output targets.
• Lead and guide a team of operators, line leaders, and technicians.
• Balance production lines and optimize staffing with line/technician leaders.
• Monitor manpower and materials availability and coordinate with teams to address shortages.
• Address machine downtime promptly with recovery or contingency plans.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, IE, Planning to resolve issues.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing practices and meet KPIs (output, costs, SML).
• Evaluate performance and support multi-skill development and career growth.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

FW Web Report

MILS

MIDAS

DIT

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

OUR STORYAt STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 122 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 49,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.The Production Supervisor manages production-line operations and ensures the availability of manpower, materials, and other resources needed to meet production targets. This role works closely with line leaders, technician leaders, planners, and cross-functional teams to maintain efficient operations, resolve issues, develop team capabilities, and uphold safety and quality standards.YOUR ROLEManage day-to-day production-line operations to meet required output and department objectives.Lead and guide a team of operators, line leaders, and technicians, ensuring effective coordination and appropriate manpower allocation.Work with line and technician leaders to balance production lines and optimize staffing.Monitor the availability of manpower and materials, and coordinate with relevant teams to address potential shortages.Follow up on production plans and DICE adherence in coordination with planners.Respond promptly to machine downtime, particularly at bottleneck processes, by developing and leading recovery or contingency plans.Work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Industrial Engineering (IE), Planning, and other internal teams to resolve production and quality issues.Promote Lean Manufacturing practices, including Heijunka, FIFO, Mold Kanban, DA Kanban, SML, and plasma staging-time control.Meet production KPIs, including WWS, output, DMV (direct and indirect material costs), and SML (Slow Moving Lot).Ensure team members follow equipment, process, quality, and safety procedures, and manage the appropriate response to major incidents.Work with cross-functional teams to ensure certification criteria align with process and equipment requirements.Evaluate employee performance, support multi-skill development, and provide development plans for career advancement.Prepare reports and use relevant systems and tools to monitor and communicate production performance.YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCESMaster / Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.Experience in semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.Previous experience leading or supervising a team of production operators.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and adapt to changing production priorities.Experience managing production-line operations and working toward production targets.Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing practices and production-line control.Ability to analyze issues, develop contingency plans, and lead recovery actions independently.Strong communication and coordination skills when working with cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to coach employees and support multi-skill development.Positive attitude, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and performance.Proficiency in FW Web Report, MILS, MIDAS, DIT, and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2026 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.To discover more, visit st.com/careers.