Master Supervisor, Production

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Job Description:

To supervise and execute start-up, pilot, and development production activities, ensuring smooth transition from NPI (New Product Introduction) to mass production. Responsible for shopfloor control, manpower planning, and headcount definition to support ramp-up requirements while meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets

Job Description:

• Lead daily execution of start-up operations including pilot runs, engineering builds, and validation lots
• Ensure readiness of 4M (Man, Machine, Method, Material) before line start
• Supervise and control line conditions during start-up phase
• Support smooth transition from development to volume production
• Define required manpower based on Production demand (forecasted ramp volume), cycle time and takt time
• Develop and maintain manpower loading models and schedule per shift/line
• Identify skill requirements and training needs for new products
• Optimize manpower utilization during ramp (flexibility vs efficiency)
• Monitor daily output, line balance, and operator performance
• React immediately to process abnormalities (yield loss, downtime, defects)
• Enforce adherence to standard work and updated instructions
• Ensure proper execution despite frequent changes during development
• Train operators on new processes and product requirements, equipment operation and handling, and critical-to-quality parameters
• Build multi-skilled workforce for ramp flexibility
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards during start-up and trials
• Identify risks related to new equipment, temporary setups, and new materials/processes

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in semiconductor
• Knowledge in Production flow and line balancing, manpower planning, productivity analysis, and basic Industrial Engineering concepts (takt time, cycle time)
• Strong shopfloor supervision and control
• Ability to manage operations under uncertainty
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams
• Decision-making under pressure
• High sense of urgency (critical in ramp phase)
• Detail-oriented and disciplined execution
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Adaptable to rapid changes and shifting priorities
• Ability to define and justify headcount requirements based on production demand and process conditions
• Experience in manpower modeling, capacity planning, or line balancing
• Exposure to ramp environments where staffing needs change dynamically
• Familiarity with SPC (Statistical Process Control), process validation and qualification, root cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)
• Knowledge of safety protocols and cleanroom practices.
• Strong experience with WLCSP or advanced packaging tools is highly preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office and maintenance management systems.
• Leadership and mentoring capability

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

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