TS Sum

Experience

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  Sanmina

  Jul 1993 - Jul 1994

  -Supervise a group of PCBA testing operators and debug technicians.-Organise, plan PCBA testing schedules and testing yield and WIP monitoring.-Prepare daily testing yield reports.-Perform PCBA debugging.-Combine debug and yield loss analysis report for operation team on process yield improvement activities -Debug PCBA (PC mother Board, Network Board)-Prepare PCBA Failure Analysis Report-Ensure fast turn around of ICT and Functional testing Failure boards/debug WIP

  • Production Supervisor

    Nov 1993 - Jul 1994

  • Technician

    Jul 1993 - Oct 1993
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  Micro Union Industries Pte Ltd

  Sept 1994 - Apr 1996

  Process Engineer cum Production Supervisor

  -As NPI leader- determining product’s process flow requirements-Prepare work instructions for production. (PCBA-SMT, MI, Wave Soldering & Backend Box build)-Plan production schedules.-Lead a group of production technicians and operators.-Guide and direct a shift supervisor and line leaders to meet the planned schedule.-Plan and carry out outsourcing activities to reduce overhead cost for operations-Provide quotation for new projects.-Liaise with customers on new product transfer-Troubleshoot & provide solution to daily production/process issues.-Materials usage and WIP control-Maintain good line disciplines. Show less

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  Benchmark

  May 1996 - Oct 2004

  -Lead a team of system integration assemblers and supervise them to ensure that equipments production schedules are met.-Organise and plan work schedules for production.- Provide regular update to management on progress of manufacturing activities (in daily production meeting).-Work closely & collaborate with supply chain dept. to ensure that the continuous of materials supply to production.-Plan and perform routine cycle count to maintain the inventory accuracy.-To ensure that fully utilize of production equipments & resources.- Work closely with engineering & QA dept to improve quality, productivity and efficiency.-Provide training to shop floor System Integration Assemblers-Work with safety officer to promote safety awareness and enforce good working practices at shop floor. Accomplishment: Selected as “Best Employee” for Q1 2004 out of 60 employees. Show less -Oversee PCBA production operations to ensure that meeting the planned schedule and quality standard.-Drive for PCBA process engineering continuous improvement.-Simulate manpower requirements, machines capacity study/utilization and recommend resolution to management.-Conduct on job training on new product introduction.-Work closely with other departments to ensure meeting master production schedule and product quality standard.-Plan daily and weekly schedules for SMT and backend operations.-Ensure fast turn-around of production inventory, WIP and provide best delivery to meet customers urgent or ad hoc demands-Maintain good housekeeping and work shop/line disciplines. Show less

  • Assistant Manager Manufacturing

    Sept 2002 - Oct 2004

  • Senior Manufacturing Supervisor

    Sept 1998 - Aug 2002

  • Manufacturing Supervisor

    May 1996 - Aug 1998
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  SEMITECH Electronics Ltd (Sem Manufacturing Pte Ltd)

  Dec 2004 - Aug 2007

  Main Duties:-Oversees production operations include plan production schedule, man & machines capacity study and simulate/plan production manpower requirement.-Direct & guide production, engineers, supervisors & supervise a group of operators, technicians and drive them to meet departmental goals & objectives in term of productivity & line efficiency.-Provide regular update to management on progress of manufacturing activities.-Work very closely with planning & materials department to ensure that meeting delivery schedule.-Work with engineering & QA department on continuous process & yield improvement program.-Conducting training for production personnel as and when required for staff’s skill set upgrading/development.-Leading NPI team to meet customers prototype build requirement.-Maintain & execute plant wide safety management systems Show less Reporting to Semitech mobility Service entity/BU-In charge the operations for after market service (repair centre) operations in the region- SG, M'sia, Indonesia, Thailand, HK, New Zealand.-Managing a group of regional service centre manager and service crews to ensure customer service KPI is met -Coordinate with customers/OEM for repair services training arrangement on service crews on any NPI launch in the market-Review the weekly the regional service reports compile monthly report for internal and external customer-Coordinate with region service managers to streamline and improve service process to ensure good turn around times for walk in customers Show less

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Sept 2005 - Aug 2007

  • Regional Operations Manager

    Dec 2004 - Aug 2005
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  Speedy Industrial Supplies Pte Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Nov 2010

  Re-appointment from Production manager in SG plant to be a Plant Manager to in charge entire business Operations for a new plant (SIS Speedy Industrial Supplier Sdn Bhd), in Johor, M'sia. -Support HQ (in SG) and responsible with provides leadership for the new plant set-up in M'sia (total workforce of 300HCs in M'sia new plant )-Responsible for managing, implementing and administering the entire new plant operations from production, quality assurance, procurement functions, plant maintenance, warehouse, logistic and inventory, cost control of resources, cost optimization, process improvement and human resource matters.-Sets targets, objectives, organize, lead and factory operations to meet company's target and profitability-Setting /reviewing SOP for the current production facilities-Accountable for the achievement of company goals from delivery schedule, product quality, timeliness, safety and productivity aspect which parallel with corporate goals.-Champion for continuous improvement process in production and propose investments to achieve desired goals, for example, increased capacity, reduced waste, minimizing down time-Collaborate with HQ engineering and NPI team, follow up on equipments preventive maintenance program, machine utilization and capacity study. - Liaise with supply chain dept to ensure that smooth supply of material to production dept and inventory control.-Aggressively lean out the manufacturing operation with improve both throughput rates through participated in products cycle time study, reduction and yield enhancement activities.-Drive other functions within the organization to meet the strategic goals, operational and commercial objectives, includes product transfers from HQ.-Hire, train and staff’s skill set development.-Executes cross training program to generate a pool of skillful workers for inter-dept maneuvering-Direct HR on staffs development/training and retention program Show less -Oversee production operations and ensure customers order fulfilment-Lead and drive production team for cost optimization, WIP inventory control and process continuous improvement -Lead production team on labour efficiency, quality and production planning.-Prepare production monthly KPI reports and updates of production status to the top management in daily and weekly basis.-Lead production team on labour efficiency, quality and production planning. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Dec 2007 - Nov 2010

  • Production Manager

    Sept 2007 - Nov 2007
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  Flex

  Jun 2011 - Oct 2017

  Main Duties:• Lead and drive a manufacturing team with total workforce of 600HCs.• Coach and mentor Operations leadership. • Manage appropriate staffing and inventory levels.• Oversee the assembly operations to meet corporate KOI.• Supervise production staff on work method and quality checkpoints.• Coordinate with other departments and other Flex sites to drive for excellence.• Coordinate efforts of operations team by establishing procurement, production and engineering services policies and practices.• Ensure ISO and safety standards are adhered to.• Report to leadership team in weekly operations reviews.• Leverage industry practices and apply to internal systems and processes.• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.Accomplishments: 1) Be a Kaizen’s Leader (green belt certified) in Internal and External Kaizen Workshop2) Coach and act as the change agent of the account to bring about positive changes in the operations capability and productivity to meet customers expectation Show less -Oversee operations for capital equipment manufacturing that serve the semiconductor industry-Accountable for labour efficiency, quality, safety and resource and cost optimization -WIP inventory control and operating cost monitoring-Aggressively lean out the manufacturing operation with improve both throughput rates through participated in products cycle time study, reduction, waste elimination and test 1st pass yield enhancement activities.-Provide leadership and manufacturing staffs coaching-Actively drive for continuous improvement program- productivity and quality improvement Show less

  • Senior Manufacturing Manager

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2017

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2014
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  Ultra Clean Technology

  Nov 2021 - now

  • Senior Operations Manager

    Oct 2017 - now

  • Director Of Manufacturing

    Nov 2021 - now