Orchestrated operations of a captive line encompassing Sort, Assembly, and Test, specializing in Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology.Leveraged 12+ years of adeptness in operations planning and execution within manufacturing domains.Demonstrated 10+ years of effective supervision and leadership proficiency.Provided strategic leadership and guidance to managers, supervisors, and partners, fostering continuous enhancement in productivity, communication, and team morale.Collaborated with fellow plant managers to ensure operational consistency and alignment with organizational objectives and strategies.Directed a workforce of 42 executives, 157 staff, and 300 operators, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.Instituted and executed cost-saving initiatives while upholding quality standards in alignment with plant and company objectives.Solely accountable for the profit and loss (P&L) management of the Business Units.Key Achievement:Enhanced customer service standards across all business units served, facilitating transparent communication and adaptation to evolving business needs.Instituted and executed cost-saving initiatives while upholding quality standards in alignment with plant and company objectives.

Managed multiple Business Units in Final Test Ops, overseeing Production, Maintenance, and Engineering.Supervised daily shipment of 4.5 million parts and led a team of 50 executives, 200 staff, and 450 operators across 200 setups.Held full accountability for Profit and Loss management from CMAD to PAT levels, optimizing payroll costs against margins.Spearheaded staff training, budget approvals, and customer relationship management, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and complaints.Drove process industrial excellence initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, capacity, quality, and reliability of productionKey Achievement:Elevated sales margin for the business unit by 25% and boosted shipping volume by 35%. Implemented effective measures to reduce R&M and S&C spending

Overseeing a Business Unit encompassing Final Test operations, including Production, Maintenance, and Engineering.Supervising a team of 25 Executives, 100 Staff members, and 250 operators.Responsible for approximately 100 setups, comprising handlers and testers.Tasked with optimizing and deploying production processes within my purview by overseeing a technical team and resource allocation.Ensuring the feasibility and reliability of all industrializations under my jurisdiction to meet production targets, leveraging expertise.Providing direct support to production by enhancing plant capacity and productivity.Aligning with the strategy set by my direct Manager, establishing goals, and prioritizing process projects across teams.Identifying areas for daily process improvements, adhering to the Global Action Plan, and reviewing team workloads weekly to address project bottlenecks.Making informed decisions on technical matters, activity prioritization, and target assignment for the team.Coordinating investment projects and approving final investments within allocated budgets.Validating the implementation of procedures to enhance production monitoring for existing or new processes.Developing and overseeing action plans to address deviations, taking leadership in significant deviations.Conducting technological surveillance to optimize current processes through innovative proposals.Initiating process benchmarking among customers to optimize local processes and identify training needs for other departments like Production and Maintenance.Key Achievement:Directs a team handling a daily volume of 1.5 million parts, consisting of executives, staff, and operators.

Led a team of engineers and technicians in executing Product Steering Yield, Cost, and Improvement Activities.Held responsibility for managing dormant/fallout inventory and untested parts resulting from product steering shifts.Provided guidance, support, and training to junior and newly hired engineers on product steering knowledge and tools.Demonstrated ability to independently manage own projects or team projects, ensuring timely closure as per planned timelines.Possess strong project management skills with the capability to handle multi/complex projects effectively.Played an early role in new product development, influencing binning setup and steering monitoring, and providing support for Low Complex Project/New Products steering.Collaborated closely with Product Development/Technical Teams to establish new product steering setups and requirements.Worked in tandem with demand/supply chain teams and Carsem counterparts on product steering, chip, and material conversion issues.Contributed to Customer FAR investigations and provided assistance to the Quality Management team in completing 8D reports. Implemented direct material improvements by utilizing cheaper lead frames and thinner wires, achieving cost reductions without compromising yield ratesConducted cost-down projects aimed at enhancing the lifespan of S&C parts.Enhanced product yields from 85% to 95% through targeted optimization efforts

Coordinate with customers regarding new product development, special engineering builds, and addressing customer complaints related to testing.Oversee testing operations for 15 customers, equivalent to 40 setups of various tester and handler platforms.Analyze yield and quality, initiating improvement activities to ensure compliance with customer specifications.Proficient in handling various packages such as SOIC, TSSOP, SSOP, TO263, T0220, MLP, LQFP, SSLGA, and SOT.Conduct troubleshooting for test failures and low yield verification, utilizing equipment like LTX, TMT, and ETS testers, as well as Delta, Aetrium, SRM, MCT, and Multi Test handlers.Assess quality risks requiring product recall and enforce process compliance while monitoring performance.Conduct root cause analysis to maintain data integrity and communicate quality alerts promptly.Implement retest reduction strategies for high running devices and identify opportunities for yield improvement.Successfully improved yield from 80% to 90% for select power management devices.Enhance cycle time through retest reduction and yield improvement efforts.