Production Specialist

agilent; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent in Penang, Malaysia seeks a proactive production specialist to lead end-to-end strategies across material management, inventory, and compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and IT to optimize ERP/MES–driven processes and improve productivity.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data analysis, and strengthening internal controls within a full-time, on-site setting. Fresh graduates with strong learning agility may be considered for entry-level growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of production/manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong digital mindset with exposure to data analysis, automation and programming being an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP ECC, MES or related production systems is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of production processes, inventory management, quality systems, and compliance requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads or contributes to the execution of end-to-end production strategies and solutions encompassing material management, inventory control, production processes, compliance, and operational performance while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and company standards.
• Leads or participates in production initiatives and coordinate with cross-functional team on implementation.
• Leads Production Cross Training and Technical Training Program.
• Identifies operational gaps and drives improvement initiatives to enhance production, compliance, productivity, inventory accuracy, and organizational capabilities.
• Collaborates closely with Information Technology and business stakeholders to ensure production systems and digital solutions effectively support business requirements and operational needs.
• Implements, validates, troubleshoots, and continuously improves production-related systems and processes to enhance compliance, quality, efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Develops, maintains, and governs production policies, procedures, work instructions, processes, and tools to ensure alignment with business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support for production systems, including ERP, MES, eDHR, inventory management, and related digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Supports internal and external audits, compliance activities, and process standardization efforts across the production organization.

Skills

3 years of production/manufacturing

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Data analysis

Automation

Programming basics

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP ECC

MES

Job description

Job Description

• Leads or contributes to the execution of end-to-end production strategies and solutions encompassing material management, inventory control, production processes, compliance, and operational performance while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and company standards.
• Leads or participates in production initiatives and coordinate with cross-functional team on implementation.
• Leads Production Cross Training and Technical Training Program.
• Identifies operational gaps and drives improvement initiatives to enhance production, compliance, productivity, inventory accuracy, and organizational capabilities.
• Collaborates closely with Information Technology and business stakeholders to ensure production systems and digital solutions effectively support business requirements and operational needs.
• Implements, validates, troubleshoots, and continuously improves production-related systems and processes to enhance compliance, quality, efficiency, productivity, and scalability.
• Develops, maintains, and governs production policies, procedures, work instructions, processes, and tools to ensure alignment with business objectives and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise and support for production systems, including ERP, MES, eDHR, inventory management, and related digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Supports internal and external audits, compliance activities, and process standardization efforts across the production organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of production/manufacturing experience. Fresh graduates with strong learning agility and relevant internship/project experience will also be considered.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong digital mindset with exposure to data analysis, automation and programming being an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across functions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as SAP ECC, MES or related production systems is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of production processes, inventory management, quality systems, and compliance requirements is preferred.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

Occasional

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Manufacturing