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We are seeking a skilled Forklift Technician Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintaining and repairing forklifts, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. This is a full-time position based in Shah Alam, Selangor.
The Production Planning & Control Executive is responsible for managing inventory and ensuring that production processes run smoothly. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to optimize stock levels and procurement processes.
The Safety & Health Executive will oversee safety compliance and training within the organization. This role is crucial for maintaining workplace safety standards and ensuring that all safety protocols are followed effectively.
The Campus Hire - Manufacturing Control Systems Engineer at ExxonMobil is an entry-level position based in Kuala Lumpur focused on supporting manufacturing sites through control systems development, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. The role involves collaborative work in global teams to ensure reliable and secure operation of control systems in manufacturing environments and interaction with site stakeholders to provide support and develop technical skills.
The Technician will support the Engineering Control & Instrumentation team by ensuring the efficient operation of plant systems. This role involves troubleshooting, maintenance, and compliance with safety and quality standards.
This role is for a Technician 3 at Western Digital located in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. The position involves performing various manufacturing process tests, ensuring data accuracy, troubleshooting, and supporting related operational activities in a team environment.
The Production Planner is responsible for creating and managing production schedules to meet customer demands. This role requires collaboration with multiple departments to ensure smooth production flow and compliance with quality standards.
The role involves providing technical support and solving complex engineering problems to ensure smooth operation of equipment. It requires working in a manufacturing environment that involves teamwork and hands-on tasks.
The Purchasing Manager leads the local procurement team in Seremban to execute strategic sourcing plans and ensure supply chain efficiency. This role focuses on managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving operational excellence to support the plant's production targets.
A leadership role responsible for managing Sequencing and Molding operations within a tire manufacturing plant to drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement through lean practices and team development.
The Mechanical Engineer role at Top Glove involves conducting research and development to enhance factory operations and safety. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to supervise and communicate effectively within a team.
The Machine Operator MO1-C is responsible for operating machinery as part of the organization's operational activities. The role requires ensuring efficient and safe machine operation, with attention to detail and teamwork being important aspects.
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.