Manufacturing Technical Supervisor (Operations) (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Technical Supervisor (Operations) (Semiconductor Manufacturing): Leading technician teams and coordinating equipment maintenance, production flow, staffing, and operational performance in semiconductor manufacturing with an accent on safety, quality, output, and cost control. Focus on solving shift-level equipment and production issues, building workforce capability, and optimizing manufacturing processes through Lean methods and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Location: Onsite in Penang, Malaysia; regular onsite presence is required to support employees and operational needs. The role includes rotating 12-hour shifts.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor technologies and operates advanced manufacturing facilities.

What you will do

• Lead technicians responsible for manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Own safety, quality, production output, cost objectives, and operational issue resolution for the assigned area.
• Coordinate work flow across factories, groups, and divisions while partnering with engineering teams to resolve production-impacting problems.
• Manage shift staffing, workstation assignments, rotations, breaks, overtime, leave coverage, and employee certifications.
• Develop training plans and monitor capability levels to ensure teams can support production ramps.
• Establish long-term manufacturing capability strategies and drive accountability, performance, and team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–1+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing management processes, safety and quality standards, and technical problem-solving.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies and process optimization.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and tools.
• Ability to work onsite in Penang and manage rotating 12-hour shifts.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree and exposure to semiconductor manufacturing or similar fields.
• Experience as an engineer, team lead, or supervisor with a focus on team development.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data science tools, SQL, statistical methods, and workflow automation.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working across functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing operations.
• Work environment centered on operational excellence, safety, quality, and accountability.
• Commitment to responsible business practices and ethical hiring.
• No recruitment, medical examination, or other hiring fees are charged to candidates.