WLD - Manufacturing Manager

Purpose of the Job (Why the job exists):

• Responsible for the overall WLCSP Manufacturing organization to drive production output, quality and cycle time for WLCSP Manufacturing.

• Responsible for the cost, productivity and people & asset effectiveness for WLCSP Manufacturing.

• Manage adhoc projects.

Key Job Accountabilities (Actual daily deliverables):

• Lead and manage semiconductor backend manufacturing operations across Backgrind, Laser Mark, , Laser groove, Wafer Saw, AOI, and Tape & Reel processes to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.

• Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, equipment utilization, and cost optimization.

• Lead multiple production shifts through supervisors and engineers, ensuring effective manpower planning, workforce development, and operational discipline.

• Manage customer escalations, production risks, and quality excursions, ensuring timely containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Partner with Process, Equipment, Quality, Planning, and Maintenance teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues and improve process robustness.

• Monitor and drive key manufacturing KPIs including OEE, yield, UPH, cycle time, on-time delivery, scrap, and labor productivity.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), process transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities to meet customer and business requirements.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve factory performance and scalability.

• Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer requirements, EHS standards, and audit expectations.

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, organizational capability, and succession plans to support long-term business growth.

Required Experience and Qualifications :

• Minimum Degree in any disciplines.

• Preferably 10 years experience in semiconductor industry.

• Experience managing manufacturing operations for minimum of 5 years