Renesas Electronics
Semiconductors
TestOperationDirector
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“Test Operation Director at Renesas Electronics. Skills: Test Operations, Backend Manufacturing, Continuous improvement, Operational KPIs. Lead Test Operations. Lead Backend Manufacturing”
What You'll Achieve.
Support business growth; Achieve operational excellence; Achieve manufacturing efficiency; Achieve key operational KPIs; Achieve AOP targets; Enhance productivity; Enhance efficiency; Improve operational performance; Improve reporting efficiency; Support production plans; Support revenue plans; Achieve zero RMA; Achieve high product reliability; Improve productivity; Improve cost-saving; Improve variance; Achieve ESG initiatives; Reduce inventory; Eliminate waste
Industry & Context.
Analytical; Problem-solving; Decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 7 years managerial experience, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree, Knowledge of manufacturing operations, Proven leadership experience, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Decision-making skills, Good communication skills, Stakeholder management skills
Nice to Have
Degree in Engineering, Degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, Experience in Test Operations, Experience in Backend Manufacturing, Familiarity with ISO standards, Familiarity with ESG initiatives, Familiarity with manufacturing compliance
What You'll Do.
Lead Backend Manufacturing
Drive manufacturing cost reduction
Drive operational improvement initiatives
Drive data-driven process improvements
Develop automation solutions
Develop smart manufacturing solutions
Ensure facility readiness
Ensure capacity readiness
Drive quality improvement initiatives
Support customer audits
Ensure compliance with ISO14001
Ensure compliance with ISO45001
Ensure compliance with company standards
Promote workplace safety
Promote ESG initiatives
Promote inventory optimization
Promote waste reduction
Work with ISO14001 team members
Work with ISO45001 team members
Support company wide inventory reduction
Support recycle efforts
Support elimination of waste
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional projects; ISO14001/ISO45001 team members
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management
Full Job Description
Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing to support business growth, operational excellence, and manufacturing efficiency. Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, automation, and capacity readiness while ensuring achievement of key operational KPIs and AOP targets. Key Responsibilities * Lead Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing. * Drive manufacturing cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives. * Monitor and improve key KPIs including LOH, Unit Cost, OTD, OEE, Process Cycle Time, and Yield. * Drive automation, digitalization, and data-driven process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency. * Develop automation and smart manufacturing solutions to improve operational performance and reporting efficiency. * Ensure facility and capacity readiness to support production and revenue plans. * Drive quality improvement initiatives toward zero RMA and high product reliability. * Support AOP goals through productivity, cost-saving, and variance improvement initiatives. * Support customer audits and ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO45001, and company standards. * Lead, coach, and develop teams to support technology growth, NPI readiness, and operational excellence. * Promote workplace safety, ESG initiatives, inventory optimization, recycling, and waste reduction activities. * Work with ISO14001/ISO45001 team members closely in achieving ESG initiatives set by the company. * Supports green energy, company wide inventory reduction efforts, recycle and elimination of waste. ## Qualifications * Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related disciplines. * Minimum 7 years of managerial experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations, preferably in Test Operations and Backend Manufacturing. * Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process improvement, automation, and operational excellence methodologies. * Proven leadership experience in driving cross-
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