Nghia Trung Tran
**** ****** ****** **. ***#***A
Farmers Branch, TX 75244
*******@*****.***
Objective
Obtain a secure and challenging position with a world class company that will broaden my educational experience as well as provide potential for continuous professional growth and advancement.
Education
Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Science in Technology (BSTCH) - August 2000
Engineering Technology/Plant Production Systems
Certification: Certified Manufacturing Technologist; SME
Related Work Experience
MAXIM Integrated Products/Dallas Semiconductor – Dallas, TX (October 2005 – Present)
Shift Production Manager – Front-End Mfg FAB
• Oversee all the daily activities for mfg operators on night shift, as well as coordinate activities with all support groups: equipment, engineering, automation, facilities and security.
• Communicate daily priorities and provide direction to ensure daily execution to goals.
• Reduce human error and prevent scrap due to human error by adopting error-proofed processes.
• Coordinate and participate in continuous improvement teams, with major projects in the areas of automation, productivity, process control and quality.
• Continue mentorship of Leads and other direct employees to ensure daily execution and consistency of meeting productivity and site goals.
• Meet or exceed daily production goals, turn rates, priority lot turns, quality and scrap reduction.
• Report production results and provide feedback on equipment failure issues to the appropriate management and engineering personnel.
• Handle a variety of personnel matters including hiring, training, mentorship, personnel reviews and disciplinary action.
STMicroelectronics – Carrollton, TX (November 2002 – October 2005)
Production Supervisor - (Implant/Metal), 11/03 – 10/05
• Supervised and coordinated the duties of module employees with full spectrum responsibilities for achieving company/site goals: DPP, WFY, Ships Attainment, Cycle Time, Wafer Costs, etc.
• Helped a low performing team become the most productive team in the module across all metrics.
• Championed the planning strategy necessary for the SMR Monitor Team to implement a qualification monitors usage tracking system and waste reduction program.
• Participated in various automation improvement teams; primary objectives being improve overall automation and adherence, while site was transitioning to a paperless fab.
• Obtained TEEX certifications (Texas A&M extension courses); overview courses on every module necessary for semiconductor manufacturing.
• Participated in various seminars to develop and improve managerial skills.
• Implemented training plans to develop a cross-trained and cross-functional team.
Training Coordinator – ETCH (Wet/Dry), 5/03 – 11/03
• Assisted Production Supervisors with training activities to develop cross-trained and cross-functional teams.
• Assisted Process Engineers with updating all required Process Specifications necessary for manufacturing operators to operate module toolsets and perform daily duties.
• Assisted with the introduction and release of all new toolsets into the manufacturing population.
MFG Advanced Specialist – PHOTO, 11/02 – 5/03
• Responsible for operating and qualifying various toolsets necessary in the Photolithography process. Obtained position to enter a desired field of employment.
Wide-Lite, Genlyte Thomas Group LLC - San Marcos, TX (May 2000 – July 2001)
Industrial Engineer – Independent Contractor, 5/00 - 7/01
• Worked with Fabrication, Paint Line, and Assembly Supervisors to resolve manufacturing problems related to the production and distribution of commercial and industrial lighting products.
• Performed workflow analysis, efficiency analysis, detailed time studies and procedural analysis in order to develop standard practices. Prepared formal documentation of analysis and recommendations.
• Identified and assisted in the implementation of productivity improvements to promote continuous improvement activities, while facilitating the implementation of new product lines.
• Assisted in capacity planning activities including site analysis, facility planning and cost justifications.
• Planned and managed the layout of equipment, office, and production facilities to maximize spatial utilization.
• Participated in WCM training on Lean Manufacturing (Kaizens, Kanbans, and Pull Systems).
Paint Line Supervisor - Temporary, 11/00 - 1/01
• Supervised and coordinated the duties of Paint Line employees with full spectrum responsibility for achieving Paint Line Kaizen goals: increased throughput, productivity and efficiency, while reducing lead-time and waste.
• Conceived/designed an improved Order Action Make Report using the existing CA Man-Man based Network System. This production report organized and prioritized all incoming orders, thus improving planning and reducing downtime.
• Implemented a new inventory location system that reduced parts location time.
• Improved line efficiency by 35%, while meeting or exceeding all other Kaizen goals.
Summary of Qualifications
Energetic and self-motivated team player with the ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations with proven positive results.
Strong communication, interpersonal, technical, organizational, and leadership skills.
Quick learner able to grasp new ideas, concepts, and methods.
Excellent human relation skills, having dealt with a variety of customers and employees.
Proven ability to set and achieve immediate and long-term projects with minimum supervision.