Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
The successful candidate must be a strong execution leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing ambiguity, challenging functional teams, identifying risks early and driving iss…
Skills: Manufacturing program management, Production ramp, Capacity expansion, Cross-functional leadership, Risk management
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Job Description Job Summary An NPI (New Product Introduction) Planner manages production planning, scheduling, and material readiness for new product launches, bridging the gap between engineering design and full-scale m…
Skills: Material planning, Production scheduling, Supply chain management, Inventory management, Cross-functional team leadership
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · Hybrid
Job Description: 1. Purchase Order (PO) Processing & Follow-Up -Create and issue purchase orders (POs). For the Indirect Center of Excellence team (ICE), buyers assist with and follow up on purchase requisition (PR) subm…
Skills: Purchase Order Processing, Vendor Data Management, ERP Systems, Oracle, SAP
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for Update Machine, stations, fixtures, test boards allocation and quantity. Update on inventory maintenance database vs IE data. Support Industrial Engineer/Exec on daily IE…
Skills: Industrial engineering, Inventory management, Data analysis, Spreadsheet analysis, Problem-solving
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for Update Machine, stations, fixtures, test boards allocation and quantity. Update on inventory maintenance database vs IE data. Support Industrial Engineer/Exec on daily IE…
Skills: Industrial engineering, Capacity planning, Layout coordination, Inventory maintenance, Data analysis
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
$40k–$60k/mo
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for leading the overall strategic direction, operational performance, and financial success of the company. The CEO will oversee three manufacturing plants across Malaysia…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Financial Management
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
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Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
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Skills: Partner Engagement, Process Optimization, Incident Management, Stakeholder Management, Data Analysis
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Warehouse Duties Loading and unloading Export Order: Load goods/Product into containers for export delivery.Domestic Order: Load goods/Product into lorries for domestic delivery.Unloading Raw Material: Unload incoming ra…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Packaging Machinery, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Quality Control, Inventory Management
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
About the Project TSMG is looking for participants to support a large-scale Robotics AI video data collection project. You will wear a lightweight head-mounted camera while completing simple everyday or work-related task…
Skills: Data Collection, Following Instructions, Smartphone Proficiency, Safety Compliance, Privacy Awareness
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Company Overview Our client is an established, market-leading manufacturer and a premier regional brand owner specializing in high-volume home textiles, premium bedding collections, and coordinated home furnishing access…
Skills: Production Planning, Budgeting, Cost Containment, Shopfloor Supervision, Lean Manufacturing
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Job Summary: The Production Planner - Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. This role involves coordinating with various departments, analyzing pr…
Skills: Production Planning, Scheduling, Inventory Management, Cost Management, Data Analysis
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Key Responsibilities: Materials Requirements Planning: Develop material plans for assigned product lines or component categories Calculate material requirements based on production forecasts and inventory targetsCoordina…
Skills: Materials Requirements Planning, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, S&OP Processes, Procurement Principles
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
$8k–$12k/mo
Key Responsibilities: International Business Development & Market Expansion Develop and execute global export sales strategies to drive revenue growth and expand market presence across existing and emerging international…
Skills: International Business Development, Export Sales Strategy, Distributor Management, Key Account Management, Market Research
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Job Summary: The Manager, SIP Supply Planning, supports the execution of end-to-end supply planning and order fulfillment activities across Asia Operations. This role acts as a first-line people manager and operational l…
Skills: Supply Planning, Order Fulfillment, People Management, Production Scheduling, KPI Monitoring
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for production schedule adherence, HPU improvement, cycle time improvement, inventory management, and employee development. Determining resources (capacity) needed to meet pr…
Skills: Production Scheduling, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, Quality Improvement, Employee Development
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Who we are? We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a prese…
Skills: Physical Packing, Quality Control, Record Keeping, 6S Methodology, Production Line Operations
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Who we are? We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a prese…
Skills: Physical Packing, Quality Control, Record Keeping, 6S Methodology, Production Line Operations
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Company Description Who we are? We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a prese…
Skills: Physical Packing, Quality Control, Record Keeping, 6S Methodology, Production Line Operations
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia · On-site
Company Overview: MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sal…
Skills: Financial Analysis, Inventory Valuation, Standard Costing, Budgeting, Variance Analysis
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The Manufacturing Program Manager leads cross-functional execution of critical manufacturing programs, overseeing everything from operational readiness to mass production. They are responsible for managing capacity, production ramps, and recovery plans while ensuring alignment across engineering, supply chain, and quality departments.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proven expertise in leading complex, high-volume manufacturing programs and cross-functional teams is required.
The successful candidate must be a strong execution leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, managing ambiguity, challenging functional teams, identifying risks early and driving issues to closure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Manufacturing Program Execution
Lead major manufacturing programs including production ramps, capacity expansions, product transfers, factory moves and strategic operational initiatives.
Translate business and customer requirements into clear manufacturing execution plans with milestones, owners and deliverables.
Establish program governance, execution cadence, risk management and escalation mechanisms.
Drive cross-functional teams to deliver agreed milestones and customer commitments.
Maintain overall program visibility covering schedule, risks, dependencies, resources and recovery actions.
2. Manufacturing Readiness and 4M Governance
Own and coordinate manufacturing readiness across:
Man
Manpower requirements and hiring plans
Training and certification readiness
Shift and leadership readiness
Learning curve and productivity ramp
Machine
Equipment capacity and availability
Installation and qualification
Preventive maintenance readiness
Tooling, fixtures and test capacity
Material
Material readiness and shortage management
Critical component risk
Inventory and WIP strategy
Supplier and logistics readiness
Method
Work instructions and standard work
Process readiness and qualification
Manufacturing systems and data readiness
Production control and escalation processes
Ensure readiness gaps are identified early with clear owners and committed closure dates.
3. Ramp and Capacity Management
Develop and coordinate manufacturing ramp plans covering output, manpower, equipment, materials and floor space.
Monitor actual ramp performance against committed plans.
Identify bottlenecks and constraints affecting output and delivery.
Coordinate recovery plans when actual performance falls behind committed targets.
Work closely with Industrial Engineering and Planning to ensure capacity assumptions and production plans reflect actual factory conditions.
Drive Time-to-Ramp and Time-to-Volume improvement.
4. Delivery and Customer Commitment
Ensure manufacturing execution is aligned with customer delivery commitments.
Monitor production performance, backlog, schedule attainment and shipment risks.
Lead cross-functional recovery activities for critical delivery gaps.
Escalate risks early with clear impact assessment and recommended actions.
Support quarter-end and critical customer delivery execution where required.
Ensure commitments made by the factory are realistic, executable and actively managed.
5. Cross-Functional Program Leadership
Coordinate execution across:
Manufacturing Operations
Planning
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
NPI
Quality
Test Engineering
Maintenance
Supply Chain and Procurement
Warehouse and Logistics
Automation
Facilities
Finance
The Manufacturing Program Manager is expected to drive alignment across functional boundaries and ensure that issues are not delayed due to unclear ownership.
6. Risk, Issue and Escalation Management
Maintain structured program risk and issue registers.
Identify potential constraints before they impact manufacturing commitments.
Establish mitigation and contingency plans for high-risk items.
Drive root-cause analysis and permanent corrective actions for recurring issues.
Escalate unresolved issues with clear facts, impact, options and recommendations.
Ensure actions are tracked through closure rather than remaining as open discussion items.
7. Program Governance and Management Reporting
Establish daily, weekly and monthly program review cadence based on program criticality.
Prepare concise executive-level program updates covering:
Overall program status
Output versus plan
Manufacturing readiness
Key milestones
Top risks and issues
Recovery plans
Decisions and support required
Maintain a single source of truth for program status.
Ensure actions have clear owners, due dates and closure criteria.
8. Cost and Operational Improvement
Work with Operations, IE and Finance to ensure programs achieve productivity and cost objectives.
Drive improvements in:
Labor productivity
Yield
OEE
Cycle time
WIP
Scrap and rework
Overtime
Support Lean, automation and digital manufacturing initiatives associated with assigned programs.
Track program benefits and ensure committed operational improvements are realized
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Science or related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, program management or project management.
Minimum 5 years of experience leading complex cross-functional manufacturing programs is preferred.
Experience in high-volume and high-mix manufacturing environments.
Experience in electronics, semiconductor, optics, EMS or other advanced manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
Proven experience in at least two of the following areas:
Major manufacturing ramp
NPI to mass-production transition
Capacity expansion
Product or factory transfer
Manufacturing recovery program
Greenfield or Brownfield expansion
PMP, Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification is an advantage.
Working Conditions
This role is onsite
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.
Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.
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