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The Davenport Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining multi-spindle turning machines to produce precision-engineered components. This role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret engineering drawings while ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.
The Finance Officer (AP) role involves managing accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining attention to detail.
This role involves managing sourcing and procurement processes while ensuring efficient supply chain operations. You will be responsible for demand forecasting, cost analysis, and coordinating logistics to meet production needs.
The Purchasing Executive will be responsible for managing procurement processes and ensuring timely delivery of materials. This role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and requires strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
A production internship focused on supporting the Shopfloor Training department with documentation, audit readiness, and training coordination in a manufacturing environment.
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.