Senior Director, Global Semiconductor Assembly Operations

Morgan Philips Group; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Philips Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director for Assembly Operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment. The role leads end-to-end assembly operations, drives continuous improvement, and partners with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to scale capacity and deliver world-class performance.

The candidate will manage large multidisciplinary teams, set strategic direction, and champion safety, quality, and productivity across a global customer base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive leadership experience within semiconductor, electronics, advanced manufacturing, or highly automated production environments.
• Proven track record leading large manufacturing organizations with significant headcount and operational complexity.
• Strong expertise in assembly, manufacturing operations, operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in driving productivity improvements, cost optimization, quality enhancement, and capacity expansion programs.
• Experience managing senior leaders and developing high-performing manufacturing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end assembly manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies to support capacity expansion and long-term growth.
• Drive world-class operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage large multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing, engineering, production support, maintenance, planning, and quality functions.
• Establish and monitor key operational metrics, ensuring performance against production commitments and customer expectations.
• Lead manufacturing transformation projects focused on efficiency, cost optimization, equipment utilization, and cycle-time reduction.
• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and technology teams to support new product introductions and technology transfers.
• Build a high-performance culture through leadership development, succession planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Act as a key member of the site leadership team, contributing to broader business strategy and organizational development.

Skills

Leadership

Semiconductor

Assembly operations

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Automation

Operational Excellence

Quality Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Capacity Expansion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Job description

Morgan Philips Group is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Director for Assembly Operations in a high-volume semiconductor environment. The role leads end-to-end assembly operations, drives continuous improvement, and partners with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams to scale capacity and deliver world-class performance.

The candidate will manage large multidisciplinary teams, set strategic direction, and champion safety, quality, and productivity across a global customer base.