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    Working at Schott Glass (M) Sdn Bhd

    4.335 ratings in total
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    88%
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    86%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    4.0(35 ratings)
    Career development
    4.0(35 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    4.1(35 ratings)
    Management
    3.9(35 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.1(35 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    4.0(5 ratings)
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    5.0
    Line Leader
    Oct 2025
    Kulim Hi-Tech Park Kedah-1 to 0 years in the role, current employee
    A highly positive experience, marked by advanced technology and a strong focus on professional.
    The good thingsSCHOTT Glass (M) Sdn Bhd to a friend, particularly one interested in a stable career in high-tech manufacturing or specialty glass/optics. The high overall employee rating (around 4.4 out of 5 based on available reviews) and the emphasis on safety, international opportunity, and talent development suggest it's a strong, reputable employer. It appears to be an excellent place for those seeking exposure to global standards and advanced technologies within a well-established company culture
    The challengesChallenge Area for Improvement Specific Action / Focus Talent Management Skill Development & RetentionImplement robust upskilling and reskilling programs to future-proof the workforce and offer clear, attractive career progression paths. Operational InefficiencyProcess Optimization Adopt Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, and leverage automation (RPA/AI) for repetitive administrative tasks. Market Volatility Strategic Agility Develop more flexible and resilient supply chains. Improve forecasting models and scenario planning to react faster to market shifts. Tech ChangeInnovation & Digital Integration Dedicate resources (time, budget) to R&D and pilots of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT). Break down silos between IT and business units. Culture & EngagementInternal Communication & Leadership Foster a feedback-rich culture with open channels (e.g., skip-level meetings, anonymous surveys). Invest in leadership training focused on empathy and effective change managemen
    3.0
    Engineer
    Sep 2025
    Penang Island Penang3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Good place to work but slow career growth.
    The good thingsMany employee benefits. Most coworkers is very supportive of each other. Management is always concern on worker welfare.
    The challengesManagement overemphasis on cost savings rather than waste reduction or process optimization. Difficult to get things approved and executed. Risk aversion is very high.
    5.0
    Waste Water Service Technician
    Mar 2025
    Kulim Hi-Tech Park KedahLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Waste water treatment plant
    The good thingsWaste water treatment plant Technician
    The challengesKhowlage about facilities site
    3.0
    Engineering Manager
    Jun 2024
    Perai Penang3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great experience in understanding about glass processing industry.
    The good thingsThere is a lot of opportunity to growth in this company, if management willing to take extra care of the employee benefit and also risk taking in term of process change.
    The challengesculture change is require in order to success.
    5.0
    Manufacturing System Engineer
    Jun 2024
    Kulim Kedahcurrent employee
    A good teamwork from various stakeholders & A very good things is no firefighting among everyone.
    The good thingsGood exposure to manage production line with all stakeholders. No micro manage as management give a trustworthy to engineers but if course we need to responsible to our job
    The challengesProduction line always have a challenge that need to adapt. A system just roll out and we need to train all people.
    3.0
    Sr. Supervisor
    May 2022
    Butterworth Penang3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Production Suprvisor
    The good thingsModerate working place and not too micro manage. No laptop and minimum follow up after work
    The challengesBenefit for supervisor too low, system are mostly manual and it takes much of the time to key in and search for lot, No proper training/OJT and you need to take initiative to learn and grow on your own
    3 people found this helpful
    5.0
    intern lean department
    Mar 2022
    Perai PenangLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    good working experience
    The good thingslearning a lot of tools to be used for process optimization
    The challengesrequired to be fast learner
    2.0
    scm
    Nov 2021
    Perai PenangLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Gasing, pusing-pusing
    The good thingsfriendly colleague, uniform provided, clear area,
    The challengesalways need to think what story management like to hear today
    5.0
    HR intern
    Nov 2021
    Perai PenangLess than 1 year in the role
    Great experience as an intern
    The good thingsI had gain lots of experience and knowledge working with experienced professionals within the same department. All the colleagues are very friendly and helpful, the working environment is conducive and even having an affordable canteen for all the employees.
    The challengesThe parking area for employees should be improved.
    5.0
    Management Trainee
    Mar 2021
    Perai PenangLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    NIce working place and environment
    The good thingsEveryone is so nice and sharing things with each other. Your opinion is well taken too
    The challengesFor me everything is okay
    4.0
    Production supervisor
    Jun 2020
    This company working environment its peacefully
    The good thingsGood to work here with less pressure and good benefits , also have company giving many training for development.
    The challengesSome old working staff always talk negative
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Manufacturing specialist
    Jun 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Working is challenging but how you deal with it, it shows who you are
    The good thingsWorkers show good attitude and management always think about safety of their worker and their needed.it is great to work with them
    The challengesWe have to face problem when our quality and quantity of product are not as expected.we need to take responsibility when customer start to complain
    5.0
    tools and fabrication
    Dec 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    review as internship
    The good thingsthis company got many benefits such as insurance, public holiday given
    The challengessomething new to learn, working partner sometime misunderstanding
    5.0
    coating
    Dec 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    My first job i stay for 2 year until now
    The good thingssafety first , clean enviroment
    The challengesThe salary low to up every year
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    SR .technicion and produkction
    Dec 2019
    Perai Penang7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Machines
    The good thingsYes i am injoi Woking job
    The challengesless challenging because cutting is just glass
    5.0
    Senior engineer
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great company, good for long term career growth
    The good thingsWorking environment is flexible and not rushing at all
    The challengesWithout any guidance from top management, everything is depends on your self-development, judgement and skills. Not suitable to join this company if you are fresh graduate (as you will a very small progress in your learning curve).
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Operations Director
    Jul 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A challenging & well diversified operations
    The good thingsEmphasis on the basics of operational excellence High regards for safety & 5S as a routine / culture Constantly making inroads in QMS / SCM / LEAN practices Sufficient annual investment capital for technology advancement & renewal Positive & optimistic mgmt. outlook
    The challengesReduce unnecessary waste in expenditure Make prompt and calculated risk, decisions Promote a diverse mix in cultural ethnicity Execute decisions in a timely manner to capture business opportunities Advance in the training sector - to equip technical staff/engineers with product /process fundamental knowledge
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Lean Intern
    Jul 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    My Internship at Schott Glass
    The good thingsThe environment in the company was very nice as they have good facilities from their parking spaces, security, etc. The workers at the company was very nice as they have multinational workers inside the company thus you will met different people with different background. Guess what? They also did have a special spaces for thus who smoke so do not worry if you want to smoke at the workplace. They have a very nice cafeteria with a very affordable price. The company placed not very far from the city central thus you can access to many places easily.
    The challengesEvery jobs have its own challenge, from the people we are working with and with the work itself. In this company, I have a very quite tough experience as I am still lack in this field but I think if you did very well, you can achieve more with this company. What is work without stress right? So keep adapting yourself with the environment, blend with the people and stay awesome.
    4.0
    Applications developer
    Jun 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Good working environment
    The good thingsAssociate with engineers from other countries and knowledge sharing
    The challengesSystem update need improvement.
    4.0
    EHS Intern
    Jan 2019
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    EHS Intern
    The good thingsMy superiors and colleague that I had involved were very tolerable, their professional comes first. Nice environment, facility are well maintained, a lot programs held by HR. A recommended company to develop your career here.
    The challengesIt require you to work at fast pace, problems need to be solve immediate which critical thinking skills is crucial.
    5.0
    Senior Lean Executive
    Oct 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great people
    The good thingsGreat people with tons of experience in this industry and willing to share their expertise to move the company to another level. Openness to improvement opportunity and gain the benefit out of it
    The challengesIt's more than 40 years company and most of the equipment is out dated but still performing at it's best. Manufacturing waste and people's acceptance to new working environment. Change management always a challenge and this is not an excuse to stop from excel.
    4.0
    Dispatch and driver
    Sep 2018
    Nice place to everyone who finds the job
    The good thingsmany advantages and benefits to employee
    The challengesgood to improve for weaknesses
    5.0
    Engineering
    Aug 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Decent environment, good place to learn and grow
    The good thingsFinancially stable, exciting aspirations and projects, harmonious relationship between employees.
    The challengesJob is challenging and competitive in meeting customer requirements.the environment require you to be competitive.
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Production
    Jul 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Good experience workplace
    The good thingsTeamwork,able to learn a new things..lot of knowledge to discover
    The challengesHigh complexity product and area require improvement
    5.0
    Engineer
    Jul 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Comfortable
    The good thingsEnvironment is considerate . Will learn many thing in your job scope.Good colleagues, better work setting.
    The challengesHave to be dynamic to adapt with global initiative and program to align with delivery direction
    5.0
    Production Planner
    Jul 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Integrity, People, Trust
    The good thingsAble to attend number of training related to the daily job inside and outside the country
    The challengesTo meet local and international requirement
    5.0
    Senior engineer
    Jul 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, former employee
    International Technology Group
    The good thingsleader in the market, strong brand reputation. nice office after renovation, good bosses and friendly colleagues. Management overall is supportive of new ideas and in the midst of transformation.
    The challengeschallenging tasks and exposure for being in international environment. good to have a platform to have worker rest areas. benefits can be better too.
    5.0
    Administration
    Jun 2018
    Open communication
    The good thingsCan learn a lots of new knowledge and supportive colleagues.
    The challengesNew products coming in and the challenge is on technology transfer.
    5.0
    Engineer
    Jun 2018
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Industry leader, Global Exposure and Great challenge
    The good thingsGet to learn the basics of how to function in a big company. Some benefit could be better, but overall consider good. Top management really take care and listen to the staff input, and provide massive opportunity for staff to grow in career. If you got what it takes then the higher chances to get promoted. The working environment is like MNC company. Opportunity to work together with expert from around the Globe.
    The challengesMaybe an annual company trip :) Have to adapt with new environment and learn new things which is great experience.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    QA
    Jun 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Work Life Balance & Global Environment
    The good thingsYearly bonus is excellent. Good Document and data control, relatively fast paced and not to the point of high stress.
    The challengesPantry should have lots of snacks :P
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