- Location
- Penang,MY, MY
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Eightfold
Description
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Staff Specialist – Production Management to drive production excellence across the entire semiconductor value chain. In this strategic role, you will lead complex production improvement initiatives, new product introductions (NPI), and change management programs from ramp-up to high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate combines deep semiconductor expertise with strong leadership capabilities, thrives in a global environment, and inspires cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding business results.
Your Role
Key responsibilities in your new role
- Production Performance Excellence
- Initiate and drive sustainable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, and manufacturing efficiency across multiple production sites.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives during product ramp-up and high-volume production.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, test, engineering, quality, and R&D teams to achieve operational excellence.
- New Product Introduction (NPI) & Change Management
- Lead complex product ramp-ups from development into volume production.
- Manage production-related change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation with minimal business impact.
- Identify and mitigate risks while securing successful industrialization and supply continuity.
- Global Collaboration & Business Partnership
- Act as the key production-management interface for business stakeholders and internal customers.
- Provide strategic and operational support on manufacturing capabilities, production readiness, and supply chain considerations.
- Ensure alignment between business objectives and production execution.
- Facilitate collaboration across multiple sites, functions, and cultures.
- Influence stakeholders and drive decisions in complex, matrix-based organizations.
Your Profile
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
- Education
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Additional business or management qualifications are considered an advantage.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within the semiconductor industry.
- Proven background in one or more of the following areas:
- Product Development
- Test Development
- Design Engineering
- Process Development
- Manufacturing Engineering
Leadership & Project Management
- Demonstrated experience leading complex semiconductor projects from concept to production.
- Strong ability to drive initiatives through influence, stakeholder management, and technical leadership.
- Experience working across international and cross-functional teams.
Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, product development, and production processes.
- Strong analytical capabilities, including experience with:
- Data analysis and visualization
- Statistical methods and process control
- Database tools and manufacturing data systems
Personal Skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a structured and results-oriented approach.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of operating effectively in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to inspire and influence without direct authority.
Language Skills
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
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