Job Description
Production Staff Specialist (Shift Lead)
Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • Lead and motivate production teams to achieve established targets, with full accountability for shift operations, including equipment, process, and production activities. Ability to inspire, guide, and develop teams to achieve operational excellence and support for continuous improvement (BIC).
  • Conduct real-time monitoring of production systems and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate efficiency and optimize shift productivity. Exercise sound decision-making and prioritization during night shifts and weekends to address urgent or ad hoc requirements. Expectation of strong judgment and prioritization skills for handling urgent issues during off-hours.
  • Provide leadership to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, while driving discipline, attendance management, and adherence to 5S practices on the shopfloor. Implement closed-loop communication on findings with all stakeholders to guarantee accountability as a top priority.
  • Maintain responsibility for shift performance metrics, including productivity output, WIP linearity, and WIP hold. Perform data analysis to identify trends and implement improvement initiatives for high WIP holding areas. Continuous Improvement mindset to driving efficiency, reducing WIP, and implementing best practices.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineering & PDE teams to ensure on-time disposition of on-hold lots within the shift.
  • Ensure execution of production plans in accordance with the Line Steering Plan. Drive performance across WC to consistently meet or exceed key delivery expectations. Foster a results-oriented culture focused on timely output and operational excellence.
  • WC to ensure WIP flow linearity, trigger pull & push point.


What we look for


  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in production or manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in leadership role. 
  • Knowledge of production systems and KPIs, Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, Proficiency in data analysis tools and ERP systems.
  • To work night shifts and weekends as needed; strong problem-solving and organizational skills.


Please contact Nurul Ain Rosli for further information via NURUL-AIN.ROSLI@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +60 (4) 3053200.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  23567
Posting Start Date:  6/19/26
Job Family:  Operations & Manufacturing
Career Level:  Professional (> 3 years)
Company:  OSRAM OS Penang
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Shift work
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  OS Operations Manufacturing Excellence & Training

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.