Senior Front-End Manufacturing Operations Leader (SMT)

Copeland; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Malaysia (Penang/Bayan Lepas) seeks a Senior Group Manager for Front-End Manufacturing Operations (SMT/FOL). You will lead safety, quality, and throughput across electronics manufacturing, driving lean initiatives and digital transformation.

This role partners with global teams to meet schedules and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, proven leadership in high-tech operations, and the ability to manage complex SMT/Front-of-Line processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience leading manufacturing operations in electronics/high-tech environments.
• Experience managing SMT or Front-of-Line manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, operational excellence principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar initiatives.
• Knowledge of quality systems, process controls, and industry standards.
• Experience leading teams through transformations.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing data and drive actions that impact business results.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in global/matrixed organizations.
• Proficiency with ERP and digital manufacturing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and proactive risk management across operations.
• Drive compliance with EH&S requirements including ESD, chemical handling, machine safety, LOTO.
• Deliver quality performance through process controls and root cause analysis.
• Ensure robust processes supporting FPY, defect reduction, and traceability.
• Meet production schedules, on-time delivery, and cycle-time objectives.
• Develop contingency and recovery plans for disruptions.
• Improve productivity via OEE, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Identify and evaluate capital investments to enhance capability and scalability.
• Coach and develop leaders and manufacturing teams for engagement and succession.
• Collaborate with global teams on workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Lead MES adoption, automation, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Champion Lean, TPM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement.
• Align manufacturing strategies with business objectives and customer needs.
• Use data insights to drive informed decisions and performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/related field

Tools

MES

ERP platforms

Digital manufacturing tools

Power BI (preferred)

Job description

Emerson in Malaysia (Penang/Bayan Lepas) seeks a Senior Group Manager for Front-End Manufacturing Operations (SMT/FOL). You will lead safety, quality, and throughput across electronics manufacturing, driving lean initiatives and digital transformation.

This role partners with global teams to meet schedules and optimize performance. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, proven leadership in high-tech operations, and the ability to manage complex SMT/Front-of-Line processes