Manufacturing Operations Manager (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Manufacturing Operations Manager (Semiconductor): Leading semiconductor production operations in Penang with an accent on safety, quality, throughput, equipment reliability, and workforce planning. Focus on managing rotating shifts, solving factory-floor issues, developing technical talent, and driving continuous improvement across high-volume manufacturing operations.

Location: Onsite in Penang, Malaysia, with weekly day/night shift rotation and additional shift work as required.

Company

hirify.global is a large technology corporation developing and manufacturing semiconductor products and platforms.

What you will do

• Lead technicians responsible for manufacturing operations, equipment maintenance, repair, and recovery.
• Own safety, quality, output, cost, scheduling, staffing, and conflict resolution for the assigned production area.
• Manage shift schedules, workstation assignments, rotations, training, certifications, vacations, breaks, overtime, and absence coverage.
• Coordinate with engineering and cross-functional teams to resolve operational, equipment, quality, and security issues.
• Develop tactical and long-term manufacturing strategies, improve factory workflows, and support production ramps.
• Set goals, maintain accountability, develop team capabilities, and drive operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, sciences, or a related technical discipline; or a relevant master’s degree.
• 2–6 years of relevant professional experience.
• Leadership and technical expertise in equipment reliability, problem-solving, team development, manufacturing excellence, and operational performance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-style environment and manage stress effectively.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Penang, Malaysia, including rotating day/night shifts.

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing operations, equipment engineering, quality systems, process control, continuous improvement, or high-volume production.
• Semiconductor assembly or test experience, including production ramp support, equipment qualification, process optimization, and quality management.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, statistical process control, operational excellence, and Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience developing technical talent and leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on role with a consistent presence on the factory floor.
• Full-time experienced-hire position supporting essential manufacturing operations.
• Ethical hiring practices with no recruitment, medical examination, or other employment-related fees.
• Employment practices follow responsible business and equal opportunity principles.