Semiconductor Operations Program Leader – Onsite Johor

Brooks Laboratory Automation Solutions; Johor Bahru; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Automation Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to drive end-to-end planning and execution of manufacturing programs at the Johor Bahru factory. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders in a high-tech semiconductor environment.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and hands-on readiness to optimize production flows, supplier readiness, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or PMP/Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• 5-7 years of Program or Project management experience in semiconductor/high-tech manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational planning for new, transfers and customer orders.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain and Quality to drive programs and projects.
• Manage schedule adherence, cost, and resource allocation; resolve blockers.
• Monitor KPIs, report progress to Operations Director, drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EHS and contamination control requirements.
• Lead operational readiness for new products or transfers and validate builds.
• Deliver on-time shipments with documentation readiness and post-shipment support.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Operations planning

Data-driven decisions

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Master’s degree or PMP/Lean Six Sigma certification

Job description

Brooks Automation Malaysia is seeking an experienced Operations Program Manager to drive end-to-end planning and execution of manufacturing programs at the Johor Bahru factory. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules, budgets, and quality, and ensure on-time delivery of customer orders in a high-tech semiconductor environment.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and hands-on readiness to optimize production flows, supplier readiness, and