Semiconductor Manufacturing Supervisor – Hybrid Roles

Lam Research; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead direct labor in high-volume production, ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 6 years in semiconductor manufacturing, knowledge of lean and Kanban, and hands-on SAP experience; you will manage resources, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of direct labors (Assemblers/Test Technicians) that run shifts in production area(s) to meet Safety & Quality requirements, production goals, and cost objectives within a cross-matrixed and global organization.
• Enforce Safety & Quality regulations and protocols, conduct Safety & Quality audits, lead Safety & Quality related investigations.
• Manage and allocate resources accordingly, manage & evaluate team performance, provide coaching and mentorship, fostering team-oriented environment.
• Identify areas for improvement in production processes & implement strategies to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare shiftly reports, chair production related meeting/huddle and communicate production status to upper management.
• Partner with stakeholders to resolve production related challenges for example Safety/Quality issues, downtime, material shortages.
• Proficiency in 8D and why-why write up, SAP usage.
• Frequently interacts with subordinates, internal stakeholders and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas.
• Provides clear expectations and regular feedback specific to performance management to develop employees.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Lean manufacturing

Kanban

Problem solving

Communication skills

Shift pattern management

Safety & quality leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lam Research in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead direct labor in high-volume production, ensure safety, quality, and cost objectives, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering, 6 years in semiconductor manufacturing, knowledge of lean and Kanban, and hands-on SAP experience; you will manage resources, coach staff, and drive continuous improvement.