Senior Front-End Manufacturing Leader — SMT & Digital Ops

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; George Town; Sur place; MYR 280 000 - 600 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Front-of-Line manufacturing operations (SMT/Wave Solder/Microcircuit) and drive SQDC performance. You will develop a high-performing team, accelerate digital transformation, and support growth through continuous improvement and automation.

The role requires extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma, and MES/ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading manufacturing operations within electronics or high-technology manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing SMT, Front-of-Line manufacturing, or related production operations.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar operational improvement approaches.
• Knowledge of quality systems, process controls, and industry manufacturing standards.
• Experience leading teams through operational, organizational, or technology transformation initiatives.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and implement actions that drive measurable business results.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and change management capabilities.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, ERP platforms, and digital manufacturing tools.

Responsabilités

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture focused on proactive risk identification, prevention, and continuous improvement.
• Drive compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, including electrostatic discharge (ESD), chemical handling, machine safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and workplace organization standards.
• Deliver quality performance objectives through effective process controls, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and adherence to industry and quality management standards.
• Ensure robust manufacturing processes that support First Pass Yield (FPY), defect reduction, product traceability, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead operational performance to achieve production schedules, on-time delivery commitments, cycle time objectives, and build-ahead requirements.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans to minimize the impact of equipment, system, or manufacturing disruptions.
• Drive productivity improvements through Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), waste reduction, process optimization, and cost management initiatives.
• Build, coach, and develop leaders and manufacturing teams to strengthen organizational capability, engagement, and succession readiness.
• Lead the successful adoption and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automation technologies, and digital manufacturing solutions.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Description du poste

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Front-of-Line manufacturing operations (SMT/Wave Solder/Microcircuit) and drive SQDC performance. You will develop a high-performing team, accelerate digital transformation, and support growth through continuous improvement and automation.

The role requires extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma, and MES/ERP proficiency.