About this role
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Above the Role
We are looking for a Manufacturing Manager to lead our Assembly and Test production operations, deliver daily output targets and build a disciplined, high-performing team. This is a hands-on floor leadership role - you will be close to the action, solving problems and driving results every shift.
Our operations run 24/7. We need someone who thrives in a fast-moving, dynamic environment, steps up when it counts, and is comfortable covering night shifts when the team needs it. If you lead from the front and take ownership seriously - this role is for you.
Responsibilities include
- Lead a multi-shift team of supervisors, engineers, technicians and operators - set clear expectations and hold everyone accountable
- Be present on the floor - know your people, understand their challenges, and set the right standards
- Develop supervisors and engineers who are ready to take on greater responsibility
- Manage shift coverage, headcount allocation and workforce planning to meet 24/7 production demands
- Own daily output targets - manage line loading, operator allocation and WIP flow to hit volume commitments
- Oversee production scheduling and capacity utilization to meet customer commit dates
- Drive cycle time reduction - identify bottlenecks and eliminate non-value-add steps
- Manage direct labor cost and consumables within budget without compromising output or quality
- Manage shift handovers, short-interval controls and escalations - keep the line moving and issues resolved fast
- Lead structured production improvement projects - set targets, measure results and sustain the gains
- Drive automation initiatives - work with Manufacturing and Engineering to implement solutions for manual and repetitive processes
- Apply Lean and 5S methodologies to deliver measurable, sustained improvements in output and cost
- Partner with Quality and Safety team to maintain audit readiness, drive a zero-defect mindset and a safe and compliance manufacturing environment
- Partner with HR on performance management, talent development and employee engagement
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management or a related field
- Cumulative > 3.3 CGPA and above
- Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing, with at least 2-3 years directly managing operators and production teams
Preferred qualifications:
- Solid understanding of manufacturing operations - OEE, UPH, cycle time, yield, scrap, cost metrics
- Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
- Ability to take the initiative and drive for results