Senior Manufacturing Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead our semiconductor backend manufacturing operations. The role oversees multiple processes and shifts, driving safety, quality, delivery and cost targets while fostering continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage semiconductor backend manufacturing across Backgrind, Laser Mark, Laser Groove, Wafer Saw, AOI, and Tape & Reel processes.
• Drive operational excellence through yield enhancement, cycle‑time reduction, equipment utilization and cost optimisation.
• Oversee multiple production shifts, ensuring effective manpower planning, workforce development and operational discipline.
• Manage customer escalations, production risks and quality excursions with timely containment, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Partner with Process, Equipment, Quality, Planning and Maintenance teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Monitor and improve key KPIs such as OEE, yield, UPH, cycle time, on‑time delivery, scrap and labour productivity.
• Support New Product Introduction, process transfers and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, customer requirements, EHS standards and audit expectations.
• Develop manufacturing strategies, organisational capability and succession plans for long‑term growth.

Required profile

• Minimum degree in any discipline.
• Preferably 10 years experience in the semiconductor industry.
• At least 5 years experience managing manufacturing operations.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Automation
• Industry 4.0
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
• Yield analysis
• Cycle‑time reduction
• Equipment utilization
• Cost optimisation