Manufacturing Manager

SUMMARY

More than ** years of experience in Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing, Operations Management and NPI for both OEM and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Extensive experiences in Manufacturing Networking products, Wireless Telecom/Servers/Data Storage products, Medical Devices, and Wafer Fab Technology with a proven record of strong Customer Services satisfaction.

A strong work ethic, integrity and interpersonal skills along with an effective management approach, and a leadership with a total dedication in pursuit of Manufacturing Processes Excellence.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Vietnam PolyTechnics.

Completed the requirement for BS in Mechanical Eng. at Uni. Cal. San Diego.

CAREER HISTORY

Mvinix Inc. 2016 – Present

Manager of Program Management and Business Operations

AsteelFlash-USA Group 2013 – 2015

Sr. NPI Manufacturing Program Manager.

Responsible for launching:

15 NPI TESLA products which included PCB Assy and Mechanical Assembly and Final Test (box build),

3 NPIs for 3PARDATA ( a HP company)

and transfer to high volume manufacturing.

Provide Reverse Logistics services which include the following:

Fullfilment, RMA and system upgrading for SONICWALL (a Dell company) and GarrettCom ( a Belden company)

Generate a fiscal year revenue of more than 12 millions

Sigmatron International Inc 2011 – 2013

Sr. NPI Manufacturing Program/Project Manager.

Responsible for managing NPI / Prototypes manufacturing and these following companies:

Medical equipment manufacturing Companies:

Vasanova (a start-up Medical Equipment Co.)

Aptus Endoscopic System

Varian Medical Systems

Military contractors:

ITT Radar/Reconnaissance/Acoustic System (RRS)

Teledyne Scientific Imaging Systems

Generate a fiscal year revenue of more than 15 millions.

Honhai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. Vietnam (Fox Conn Tech Grp) 2005 – 2010

Sr. Director of Manufacturing/ General Manager

Engage with local officials in VietNam to obtain lease on land and permit to build several green fields manufacturing plants in VietNam for Hon Hai Industries (Fox Conn Tech Grp).

Set up equipments and develop PCB Assembly processes for all 4-bldg. Totals of 40 SMT lines and Assembly processes.

Hire and train all more than 600+ associates to start up the manufacturing operations in VietNam which include Management staff and Engineering group.

Excelsior Inc. (Acquired By Balestra Capital Hedge Fund In 2004) 2002 – 2005

Vice President of EMS Operations, 2004 – 2005

Director of Manufacturing, 2002 – 2004

Responsible for P&L of the company in preparing and sustaining annual budgeted goals for all fixed and variable labor costs by managing direct and indirect labor, including overtime, temp labor, suppliers and material cost.

Management of all production operations with major focus on controlling costs, improving efficiencies, ensuring quality and maintaining the integrity of the products.

Develop and execute Monthly and Quarterly Production plans to achieve on time delivery and meet or exceed production targets.

Ensure On-Time shipments for all orders and Projects/Programs while maintaining high Quality Control to meet and exceed ISO standards and customers’ requirements.

Fiscal year 2004 revenue of over $35 million with 100 + employees.

KULICKE &SOFFA INDUSTRIES (Substrate Division. - acquired by IBM in 2002) 2000 – 2002

Director of Manufacturing Operations

A Start-Up Division that used Wafer Fab Technology to develop new Substrate to support for Intel and AMD Microprocessors.

Perform NPI/ Engineering builds for all new Microprocessor Designs for INTEL and AMD and develops DFM and DFT processes for Technology transfer to manufacturing contractors (CMs).

Perform NPI/ Engineering builds for all new designs for INTEL and AMD and develops DFM and DFT processes for Technology transfer to manufacturing contractors (CMs).

Organize, plan and schedule to meet all forecasted demand of NPI/Prototypes products to meet all INTEL and AMD Projects/Program timelines.

Provide continuous training for all Manufacturing staff in Wafer Fab Technologies and Safety requirements.

Ensure all NPI manufacturing documentations are completed accurately and in a timely manner to transfer to high volume manufacturing.

Maintain Class 100–clean room environment in all Wafer Fab. Manufacturing areas.

PCB ASSEMBLY Inc. (Acquired by Flextronics in 2000) 1999 – 2000

Director of Manufacturing

Responsible for all manufacturing aspects of all Depts. from budgeting, capacity and material planning, scheduling all manufacturing activities that include SMT lines, I.C. Test, Electro-mechanical Assembly and System Test & Box build for CISCO, CIENA, RIVERSTONE and EXTREME Networks.

Fiscal year 1999 revenue of over $22 million with 130 employees.

PNY TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1998 – 1999

Director of Manufacturing

Responsible for all manufacturing aspects of all Depts. from Budgeting, Capacity and Material planning, Production scheduling all Manufacturing of Memory cards for CISCO and SONY.

HADCO Inc. (acquired by SANMINA Corp in 1999) 1994 – 1998

Manufacturing Manager

Managing a large group of exempts and non-exempts employees for Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing

Functional Experience:

New Product Introduction (NPI)/Project Management:

Participates in contract negotiations with all Customers and providing a main point of contact to all communications.

Works with cross-functional teams Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Materials to manage all aspects of NPI Project Management from:

Material planning ---Engage and negotiating Pricing and Delivery dates with several suppliers,

Forecasting and Production Planning for the following companies:

**Military Contractors:

ITT Radar/Reconnaissance/Acoustic System (RRS)

Teledyne Scientific Imaging Systems

**Medical Equipment Companies:

Vasanova (a start-up Medical Equipment Co.)

Aptus Endoscopic System

Varian Medical Systems

Review Statement Of Works (SOW) which includes Assembly Drawings and Product Specifications to engage with Engineering and Manufacturing to determine Manufacturing Processes and material needs.

Assimilate customer forecasts into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for Logistics and Material planning.

Work with Manufacturing Group to create Planning schedules, NPI processes to ensure customer’requirements and Production goals are met.

Reviews Bill Of Materials (BOM) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for all NPIs products to identify any new changes in Material and/or Manufacturing processes.

Work with Engineering and Manufacturing team members to present issues /challenges and advise alternatives to develop DFM and DFT for all NPI products.

Developping the Validation Processes which include IQ/OQ/PQ.

Manages multiple Program/Projects and deadlines simultaneously in a fast paced work environment.

Develop KPIs and support all team members to engaging in a responsible and productive approach to satisfy internal KPIs metrics

Support the Program Management and Manufacturing Team in Continuous Improvement / Lean activities and Programs.

Industry Experiences:

Electronics Manufacturing

Responsible for P&L of the company in preparing and sustaining budgeted goals for all fixed and variable labor costs by monitoring and managing direct and indirect labor, overtime, temp labor, suppliers and material cost.

Managing all Production Operations with major focus on controlling costs, improving efficiencies, ensuring Quality and maintaining the integrity of the products:

Responsible for all manufacturing aspects of all the Depts. from budgeting, capacity and material planning, scheduling all manufacturing activities that include SMT lines, I.C. Test, Electro-mechanical Assembly and System Test & Box build for CISCO, CIENA, EXTREME Networks.

Responsible for managing multi-shift production operations to meet delivery schedules

Re-engineering the current manufacturing process flow to improve productivity.

Develop and execute monthly and quarterly production plan to achieve on time delivery and meet or exceed production efficiency and cost goals.

Monitor and analyze daily, weekly and monthly production results and take necessary actions to meet or exceed Company production targets while focusing on Continuous Improvement.

Interact with various departments to communicate schedules, manufacturing problems and resolve client issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Supervise and evaluate Dept. Management in the planning and execution of work schedules and work assignments.

Interact with external clients and suppliers to coordinate priority deliveries and expeditiously resolve any delivery problems.

Ensure adequate staffing during periods of heavy production workloads.

Manages associate relations issues including but not limited to staff development, team building, staffing, corrective actions, and terminations as appropriate and in compliance with Company policies and procedures. Ensure the proper orientation and training of all employees.

Ensure OSHA compliance, implement the Injury/Illness Prevention Program by providing a safe and secure environment.

Develop KPIs and support all team members to engaging in a responsible and productive approach to satisfy internal KPIs metrics

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