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The Production Manager 2 role in Malaysia involves supervising team leaders and employees within a manufacturing site with fewer than 400 employees. The position focuses on managing department performance, ensuring quality manufacturing processes, and overseeing resource management and employee performance.
A leadership role overseeing a mould fitter team to manage shift-based mould and bladder replacements. Focuses on minimizing downtime, ensuring quality compliance, and maintaining safety standards within a tire manufacturing environment.
The Production Manager will oversee the operations of the petrochemical NBR latex plant, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing production efficiency. This role requires strong leadership and technical skills to manage a team and maintain high-quality production.
The Supply Chain/Purchasing Executive will manage supplier relationships and procurement processes. This role requires strong negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple departments to meet procurement needs.
Manage and coordinate the production operations of the Seremban plant to achieve strategic targets and operational efficiency. This leadership role involves overseeing budgeting, personnel development, and the implementation of manufacturing standards to drive continuous improvement.
A senior technical leadership role focused on optimizing base stocks manufacturing, deploying new technologies, and providing process engineering expertise. The position supports global manufacturing sites through project development and international collaboration.
This position is for a Data & Reporting Analytic Intern who will analyze data and create reports using tools like Tableau. The role supports smart factory decision-making through collaboration with technology experts.
A leadership role focused on managing finance and controlling activities for Vulcanite Malaysia, overseeing budgeting, cost optimization, and process improvements within a manufacturing context.
This role is for a Senior Quality Technician based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, responsible for supporting quality engineers by addressing production quality issues and providing expertise in production operations. The position includes monitoring quality problems, escalating issues, contributing to investigations, and guiding new employees in work methods.
The Project Management Executive will oversee customer relationships and project execution in the semiconductor sector. This role requires collaboration with various teams to align customer needs with internal capabilities and ensure successful project delivery.
This role involves managing customer accounts and orders within a manufacturing environment to ensure on-time delivery and high satisfaction. The Associate works independently to resolve production issues, analyze performance data, and maintain effective communication between clients and the operations team.
The Utility Operator role involves operating and maintaining utility systems while working a split shift schedule. The position offers a pay rate of $22 per hour and requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment with attention to safety and detail.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
Manufacturing is one of Malaysia's most important economic sectors, employing over 2.5 million workers and contributing approximately 23% of GDP. The industry ranges from electronics and semiconductors in Penang to automotive assembly in Selangor, food and beverage processing in Johor, and rubber and glove manufacturing across Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Malaysia's manufacturing sector is home to global industry leaders including Intel, Infineon, Western Digital, Bosch, Panasonic, Nestlé, Unilever, and Top Glove. Free industrial zones (FIZs) in Penang, Port Klang, and Johor attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI) each year, creating sustained demand for engineers, production managers, quality professionals, and operations staff.
Industry 4.0 adoption — automation, robotics, IoT sensors, and smart manufacturing — is reshaping the skills landscape. Engineers and technicians with knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and lean manufacturing methodologies are increasingly sought after as factories upgrade their production capabilities.
Entry-level production operators and technicians in Malaysia earn RM 1,800 – RM 2,800/month. Quality engineers, process engineers, and production supervisors earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,500/month. Plant managers and manufacturing directors at large multinationals earn RM 10,000 – RM 25,000/month.
Semiconductor manufacturing roles in Penang offer a 15–25% salary premium over equivalent roles in other manufacturing sub-sectors. Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean certification command salary premiums of 10–20%. Automation and robotics engineers — scarce across all manufacturing sectors — are commanding RM 7,000–15,000/month even at mid-career levels as companies accelerate their Industry 4.0 transitions.
Manages production processes, optimises yield, and implements process improvements in factories and assembly plants.
Ensures products meet specification through incoming quality control, in-process inspection, and outgoing quality assurance.
Develops, monitors, and optimises manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product consistency.
Oversees daily production targets, manages shift teams, and drives continuous improvement on the factory floor.
Programs and maintains PLCs, robotic systems, and automated production lines as part of Industry 4.0 implementation.
Coordinates procurement, inventory management, and supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
Search SuperJobs for manufacturing roles by function ("process engineer", "quality manager", "production supervisor") or location (Penang, Selangor, Johor).
Highlight lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality system certifications (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485) on your CV — these are highly valued across manufacturing sub-sectors.
Quantify your process improvements: scrap reduction percentages, OEE improvements, cycle time reductions. Manufacturing employers respond to measurable results.
Apply through SuperJobs and indicate your willingness to work shifts if relevant — many manufacturing roles operate on a 2-shift or 3-shift basis.
Prepare for technical interviews that may include walk-throughs of past improvement projects, quality problem-solving scenarios, and basic manufacturing process knowledge questions.