Manufacturing Manager

Overview

This role demands strategic leadership and technical guidance to oversee the entire Outer Layer manufacturing process. Responsibilities include managing synchronized chemical processes, high-precision imaging, and solder mask application to ensure multilayer circuit boards attain stringent quality benchmarks and production yield goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence across Outer Layer, Photo Printing, Chemical Processing, LPSM, AOI, and Specialized Finishing departments, meeting or exceeding all set KPIs.
• Formulate production plans balancing machinery, manpower, and methods to maximize process capabilities under strict controls.
• Optimize workflow by regulating throughput to minimize Work-in-Progress and shorten turnaround times.
• Maintain exemplary 5S housekeeping standards to ensure a safe, clean, and top-tier manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate on quality control by tracking scrap rates and supporting root cause analyses to implement continuous improvements to reduce rework and increase throughput.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to keep critical production assets calibrated, maintained, and operating optimally.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental protocols related to chemical handling and manufacturing processes such as outer layer, AOI, photo-printing, LPSM, and printing.
• Manage manpower budgeting and forecasting to assure proper staffing, supporting 24/7 or peak production demands.
• Oversee training and certification of engineers and technicians aligned with current SOPs, promoting skill enhancement.
• Mentor technical team members fostering career development and structured growth paths.
• Guarantee all process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are updated, precise, and adhered to on the shop floor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical fields, or commensurate professional experience.
• 5 to 10 years of experience within a manufacturing industry, inclusive of at least 3 years in leadership or supervisory roles.
• Experience in Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Technical knowledge and competence related to PCB manufacturing processes, with process trend expertise as a bonus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills capable of driving organizational initiatives effectively.