Senior Industrial Manager (Global MNC)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Industrial Manager will direct and optimize manufacturing efficiency across EMS, PCBA, SMT, and final assembly lines in Penang. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to drive lean improvements, reduce cycle times, and support rapid new product introductions.

Responsibilities include factory optimization, line balancing, capacity planning, labor modeling, and SOPs. You will collaborate with Quality, Process Eng., Production, and Finance to meet plant targets while mentoring a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of Industrial Engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role overseeing IE teams.
• Strong experience in EMS, PCBA, SMT or electronics contract manufacturing environments.
• Advanced knowledge of capacity planning, manpower planning, labor modeling and production line balancing.
• Hands-on layout optimization, time studies, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies; Green/Black Belt an advantage.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MES and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow, and ergonomic workstations to maximize throughput.
• Lead line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and cycle-time reduction across SMT, PCBA, and final assembly lines.
• Implement automated material handling and Industry 4.0 solutions where applicable.
• Oversee capacity modeling for equipment, space, and labor to support demand and bids.
• Partner with program management to evaluate ramp readiness and CAPEX requirements.
• Establish labor standards, SOPs, and time studies.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and costs.
• Establish IE metrics, dashboards, and data governance for daily/weekly KPIs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Process Eng., Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve bottlenecks.
• Provide DFM feedback during early product development and NPI phases.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of IE professionals.
• Foster accountability, innovation, and systematic problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Line Balancing

Capacity Planning

Data Analysis

Project Management

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Master's Degree (advantage)

Tools

AutoCAD

MES

ERP (SAP)

ERP (Oracle)

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Senior Industrial Manager will direct and optimize manufacturing efficiency, shop-floor layout, capacity planning, and workforce utilization across high-volume SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and box-build assembly lines. You will lead a team of industrial engineers to drive operational excellence, reduce cycle times, lower manufacturing costs, and support rapid new product introductions (NPI)

Key Responsibilities

1. Factory Optimization & Line Balancing

Design and optimize factory layouts, material flow (lean logistics), and ergonomic workstations to maximize throughput.

Lead line balancing, bottleneck analysis, and cycle-time reduction activities across SMT, PCBA, and final assembly lines.

Implement automated material handling and Industry 4.0/smart manufacturing solutions where applicable.

2. Capacity Planning & Resource Modeling

Oversee comprehensive capacity modeling for equipment, space, and direct/indirect labor to support customer demand and new business bidding.

Partner with program management and operations to evaluate production ramp readiness and capital expenditure (CAPEX) requirements

3. Labor Standards & Cost Reduction

Establish and maintain accurate labor standards, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and time studies.

Drive continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and reduce direct labor costs.

Establish IE metrics, dashboards, and data governance frameworks to track daily/weekly operational KPIs.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & NPI Support

Collaborate with Quality, Process Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve manufacturing bottlenecks and achieve plant targets.

Provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback during early product development and NPI phases.

Mentor, manage, and develop a high-performing team of Industrial Engineers and technicians.

Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous problem-solving

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline. A Master's Degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum 10 years of Industrial Engineering experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

At least 3–5 years of experience in a managerial or leadership role overseeing Industrial Engineering teams.

Strong experience in EMS, PCBA, SMT or electronics contract manufacturing environments.

Advanced knowledge of capacity planning, manpower planning, labor modeling and production line balancing.

Hands-on experience in factory layout optimization, time studies, productivity improvement and manufacturing cost reduction.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification will be an advantage.

Proficient in AutoCAD, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management capabilities.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Good command of written and spoken English.