Operations Manager

Qualifications Profile

Results-oriented, seasoned, and methodical professional with broad-based experience in operations and production management, along with proven track record of success in improving processes and overseeing revenue sites. Concept-to-execution driver and hands-on leader; expert at administering operational strategies, developing innovative solutions, identifying business opportunities, and conceptualizing strategic production plans toward productivity and attainment of organizational objectives. Equipped with strong interpersonal and communication skills in building positive relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders, engineers, subcontractors, and other professionals of all levels.

Areas of Expertise

Process and Product Development Cost Reduction Root Cause Analysis

Data Mining Customer Support Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Development and Report

Team Building and Development Staff Training and Leadership

Professional Experience

Skorpios Technologies • Austin, TX

Senior FAB Manager 2017–Present

Strategically manage multiple reports for three lines of business (LOBs) regarding tools status in the factory and key tools for conversion planning

Participate in planning meetings to assess constraint tools; develop and implement plans for priority lots through FAB; and monitor the progress and conduct necessary adjustments

Ensure proper execution of all tools and coordinate issues with Engineering and Maintenance departments and upper management for resolutions

Served as driving force in reducing cycle time by three folds through strategic production planning in collaboration with the Development and Integration Engineering teams

Ensured timely delivery of milestones and development results, thus boosting customer satisfaction

Novati-Technologies • Austin, TX

Senior FAB Manager 2012–2017

Provided hands-on oversight to day-to-day development and production operations

Led the planning and implementation of yearly and quarterly production plans within diverse high-product and low-volume mix 200/300mm tool set to achieve company goals and objectives

Efficiently conducted SQL/RTR database data mining for cycle time data toward enhancements and future ship forecasts according to LOB

Administered various key FAB metrics for performance and continuous improvement initiatives, as well as conducted base material usage forecasting by LOB

Coordinated back up with environment, safety, and health manager to guarantee daily coverage on safety-related issues

Executed new business capacity modeling to ensure cycle time compliance and meet delivery schedules

Maintained active involvement in internal quarterly and yearly audits, while working with Sales and Marketing teams regarding on-site physical tours to promote the company’s technical and diverse abilities to support novel ideas on Silicon

SVTC Inc. • Austin, TX

Senior FAB Manager 2008–2012

Conceptualized and delivered tool project management scheduling and access programs for customers and facilities project managers, as well as executed mode changes for tools with target and size modifications and contamination controls modes for specialty product

Implemented production control planning of work in process (WIP) and line loading to improve line balance and throughput

Performed cycle time data mining and analysis to provide insights to the upper management on bottleneck issues, cycle time improvement strategies, and general enhancement opportunities

Initiated investigations regarding customer complaints on production, misprocessing, and unordinary situations

Served as FabTime software site administrator in charge of guaranteeing data accuracy and continuous improvement projects to optimize data integrity and flow to customers and site

Handled tool installations with facilities toward proper tool placement to maximize floor and attain operations efficiency

Steered efforts in ensuring seamless project delivery by coordinating project and production plans with customer project manager

Closely collaborated with Facilities and Engineering teams in generating $1M cost savings quarterly during down turn in the economy

Played an integral role in producing company savings by more than $500K yearly by developing and managing high-efficient monitor product flow using cascading monitor system to provide multiple uses of monitor wafers

Earlier Career

International SEMATECH • Austin, TX

Front-End Process Operations Manager – Advance Technology Development Facility

SEMATECH • Austin, TX

Manufacturing Technician, Level III – Advance Tool Development Facility

DGR Technologies • Austin, TX

Lead Technician Product Specialist

The Hit Factory • New York, NY

Lead Technician Maintenance Supervisor

Vital Music • New York, NY

Owner

Giant Sound • New York, NY

Audio Engineer Maintenance Technician

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology: Manufacturing Technology

Southwest Texas State University • San Marcos, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

Associate of Applied Science in Audio Engineering

Institute of Audio Research • New York, NY

Professional Development

Certifications:

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Internal Auditor Certification, Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

Emergency Response Team/Incident Commander, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification

Training:

Factory Physics Executive Program, Kellogg School of Management

Emergency Response Team Training

Multiple Management Classes, American Management Association

Awards

Corporate Team Excellence Award Outstanding Contributor Awards (2)

Above and Beyond Awards Dinner for Two Awards

Technical Skills

Workstream MES Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access)

FabTime Netsuite Final Phase Systems

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