Experience

Headway Technologies

• United States
• Computer Hardware Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Linear Technology

• United States
• Semiconductors
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Jul 2010 - Nov 2021

  Supervise and manage all production related activities including CMP, CVD Deposition, Diffusion, E-test, EPI, Implant, Photolithography, and Sputter for a team of over 30 employees. • Led the 5S Team comprised of engineering, maintenance, and production employees working on projects with the aim of continuous improvement. • Conducted daily production meetings with 4 different cross-functional groups to discuss production, maintenance, and engineering issues as well as strategies for fixing them. • Monitored and tracked production and yield metrics while pinpointing areas to improve on assigned targets. • Coordinated with Equipment Engineering and Maintenance groups with over 12 employees in TPM projects to discuss equipment modifications, upgrades, and preventative maintenance. • Promoted safety by conducting periodic safety meetings and regular audits to ensure health and safety protocols were adhered to by Fab employees Show less



Neoconix

• Production Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

  Oversaw 15 direct manufacturing employees across two shifts at advanced technology start-up in the interconnect space. Led the development of novel fabrication processes and successfully transitioned it into low volume manufacturing in Sunnyvale. • Implemented supply chain development for outsource manufacturing to reduce capital investment and operating costs. • Ramped process yields from 10% to 80% on complex production sockets with over 6,600 formed spring contacts. • Supported process transfer offshore for lower cost and higher volume manufacturing. Show less



SMI - Pressure Sensors (Silicon Microstructures, Inc.)

• United States
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • Nov 2000 - Apr 2008

  Managed 20 direct employees across 5 process sectors: etch, foundry, lithography, bonding, and die plant. Headed company-wide environmental health, safety, and permitting. • Coordinated with support groups including facilities engineering, equipment maintenance, process engineering, and other functions to maximize process up-time and production throughput while minimizing overhead. • Utilized the Kanban system for materials planning and inventory control, ensuring lean manufacturing. Managed 20 direct employees across 5 process sectors: etch, foundry, lithography, bonding, and die plant. Headed company-wide environmental health, safety, and permitting. • Coordinated with support groups including facilities engineering, equipment maintenance, process engineering, and other functions to maximize process up-time and production throughput while minimizing overhead. • Utilized the Kanban system for materials planning and inventory control, ensuring lean manufacturing.



FormFactor Inc.

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• production supervisor

  • 1999 - 2000

  Managed production floor for leading edge semiconductor probe card manufacturer. Oversaw 15 direct employees in 4 different departments, including wafer fabrication, wire bonding, lapping, and dicing. • Achieved or exceeded all production goals as defined by management. • Oversaw production planning, schedule execution, and monitoring of materials and WIP movement across multiple process sectors. • Provided leadership and training on quality systems to improve yield and meet internal and customer product specifications. • Assured compliance to all clean room protocols and procedures. • Implemented cross-training of production operators for a flexible and lean manufacturing workforce. Show less



Aptos Corporation

• Production Supervisor

  • Mar 1996 - Jun 1999

  Directed overall operations in the bump fabrication sector. Headed planning, production control, material inventory control, and shipping & receiving. • Supervised and trained personnel in all aspects of the bump fabrication process. • Developed and documented process procedures and instructions for masking, plating, and etching processes. • Participated in ISO 9000 implementation. • Tracked records of efficient planning, accurate scheduling, and met all critical deadlines in a fast-paced production environment. • Interacted effectively with maintenance and engineering groups to achieve company production and revenue targets. Show less