Semiconductor Manufacturing Leader — Penang (Multi-Shift)

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead front-line manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and lines, driving operational excellence, capacity, and workforce strategies to stay competitive in a fast-moving semiconductor market.

The role links shop floor to site leadership, translating goals into executable floor plans and escalating systemic issues requiring cross-functional focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in semiconductor/electronics/precision manufacturing, with 3–5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of semiconductor back-end processes (assembly, test, and/or wafer fab operations).
• Demonstrated success driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives with measurable cost/yield/throughput improvements.
• Experience managing P&L or cost-center budgets for a manufacturing unit.
• Solid understanding of EHS regulatory requirements and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent).
• Proven people-leadership track record in hiring, developing, and retaining engineering and production talent.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing performance for assigned production lines, including output, yield, cycle time, cost per unit, and on-time delivery targets.
• Lead a multi-shift team of production supervisors, engineers, and technicians (typically 500+ headcount).
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM to reduce cost, scrap, and downtime.
• Partner with Process Engineering, Quality, and Equipment Engineering to resolve yield excursions and bottlenecks.
• Manage capacity planning and production scheduling in coordination with Supply Chain and Planning teams.
• Champion EHS compliance and drive a zero-incident safety culture on the floor.
• Own the manufacturing operating budget for assigned lines, including labor, materials, and overhead cost control.
• Lead new product introduction (NPI) and technology transfer activities from a manufacturing readiness standpoint.
• Report site-level KPIs to senior leadership and drive corrective actions for gaps.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture through coaching and structured problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Lean/Six Sigma

Manufacturing operations

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related

MBA a plus

Tools

MES

SAP

Automation/ERP

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corp. in Penang seeks an experienced Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead front-line manufacturing operations across multiple shifts and lines, driving operational excellence, capacity, and workforce strategies to stay competitive in a fast-moving semiconductor market.

The role links shop floor to site leadership, translating goals into executable floor plans and escalating systemic issues requiring cross-functional focus.