Mech. Production Shift Leader - IS

MalaysiaPosted Jul 27, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

  • This position is part of Operations organization within Vertiv Technology Malaysia plant in Senai (Custom IS Power module, SmartRun).
  • A team leader leads a group of electrical and mechanical installers

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage day-to-day activities of the team/group of workers
  • Execute production plan
  • Assign tasks to team members, based on skills and availability according to the production plan
  • Assure team members have necessary tools, documentation and material needed for task competition
  • Prepare workorders and materials needed for production plan execution
  • Prepare and distribute necessary documentation needed for assembly activity
  • Responsible for safety within the team/production line
  • Responsible for performance (execution) of the given production plan
  • Responsible for the quality of work on the production line 
  • Lead daily line coordination meetings – Tier 1
  • Support End of Line (EOL) / FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) activities
  • Support packaging and loading activities
  • Escalate to Supervisor if support is needed from other departments/functions (Engineering, warehousing, testing, QC)
  • Administer work hours, overtime, days off for the team in appropriate systems
  • Collaborate with other team leaders
  • Participate in improvement initiatives/projects on the production line/within the Plant
  • Participate in project, team or department meetings
  • Communicate with the team relevant company announcements 
  • Provide mentorship and on-job training to team members
  • Participate in other initiatives/projects/improvements on the production line/within the Plant within the scope of work
  • Involvement in Kaizen/Continuous improvement
  • Responsibility for 5S System in Production

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school education – Qualified worker (electrical, mechanical)
  • Required experience – a minimum of 3 years on similar positions within the industry
  • Operating with different hand tools/machines
  • Technical knowledge – drawings, materials, machining, assembly methods
  • Basic English skills
  • Basic computer skills - MS Office (outlook, excel)
  • Teamwork, Attention to detail, creativity
  • Organizational and communication skills, leadership, task delegation 
  • Optional requirements:
    • Forklift operator
    • Lifting platform operator
    • Crane operator
    • Working at height
    • Certification – electrical installation, machining, welding etc.. 

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

  • Constant/Frequent Standing
  • Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • 10%


The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

  • Customer Focus
  • Operational Excellence
  • High-Performance Culture
  • Innovation
  • Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

  • Own It
  • Act With Urgency
  • Foster a Customer-First Mindset
  • Think Big and Execute
  • Lead by Example
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Learn and Seek Out Development

 

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