Production Systems & Cross-Training 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

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.