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    Cohu

    Semiconductor Equipment

    Manufacturing Manager

    Any, MalaysiaOn-SiteFull-time10+ yrs experiencePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Strategy, KPIs and Business Delivery 

    • Contribute to the successful execution of the company’s annual plan and translate business priorities into clear manufacturing objectives. 
    • Establish, monitor and control department KPIs, ensuring clear ownership, timely reviews and corrective actions where required. 
    • Define manufacturing strategies, standard rules, work procedures and operating rhythms that support quality, lead-time, cost and delivery performance. 
    • Ensure resources, capacity and manpower plans are aligned with portfolio requirements and on-time delivery commitments. 

    Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Execution 

    • Lead world-class manufacturing practices and continuously improve manufacturing processes, flow, productivity, lead time and cost performance. 

    • Partner with Procurement, Project, Engineering, Industrialization, HR, Finance and other departments to implement company policies, goals and cross-functional improvements. 
    • Select, maintain and improve manufacturing equipment, tools and work areas so that teams can perform their tasks safely, effectively and efficiently. 
    • Implement and sustain effective 5S, Kanban and Kaizen practices across the manufacturing organization. 

    Quality, Compliance and Problem Solving 

    • Implement and enforce quality control programs to meet quality objectives and support zero-defect initiatives. 

    • Analyze manufacturing and quality records to identify issues, eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence. 

    • Drive documented preventive actions and continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes. 

    • Ensure the team complies with company directives, safe work procedures and work instructions to protect product quality and customer deliverables. 

    People Leadership and Organization Development 

    • Provide strong leadership by coaching, training and developing a high-performing manufacturing team. 

    • Monitor employee performance and implement appropriate interventions, including skills-matrix management, training, welfare support, career development, promotion readiness, job enrichment and team-behaviour improvement. 
    • Promote collaboration, accountability, discipline and effective communication across all levels of the manufacturing organization. 

    • Support a positive, safe and productive working environment while ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. 

    Planning, Cost and Budget Control 

    • Set and control department budgets in alignment with business priorities and operational needs. 

    • Manage manufacturing cost improvement initiatives while balancing quality, delivery and resource requirements. 

    • Carry out other assignments as required to support business needs. 

    REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. 

    • Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing management or capital-equipment maintenance. 

    • Proven managerial and people-leadership experience in an organization with more than 50 employees. 

    • Flexible, adaptable and willing to adjust to business priorities and company needs. 

    • Proactive personality with a curious mindset and strong willingness to learn. 

    • Able to analyze and solve complex manufacturing and operational problems. 

    • Excellent communication, collaboration and teamwork skills across all organizational levels. 

    • IT literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI. 
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix organization. 

    • Working knowledge of health and safety regulations. 

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Cohu

    Cohu is a global technology leader in semiconductor test and inspection equipment.

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