We are looking for a Production Manager / Section Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role will be responsible for driving daily production performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while ensuring high standards of quality, productivity, and cleanroom discipline.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline;
• Must have at least 5 years of production / manufacturing management experience;
• Hands-on experience in people management and team leadership;
• Strong understanding of production KPIs including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a high-technology manufacturing environment;
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment;
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and workplace discipline;
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives;
• Experience developing and implementing training programmes for production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Manufacturing Engineers, Cell Leaders, and Operators to achieve production KPIs and business objectives;
• Monitor and drive daily performance across key areas including output, quality, cost, cycle time, and productivity;
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve operational efficiency;
• Develop and execute action plans to address production issues and achieve performance targets;
• Implement training programmes to strengthen the technical skills and capabilities of the production team;
• Ensure proper cleanroom cleanliness, housekeeping, and operator discipline are maintained;
• Collaborate with relevant teams to support production performance and achieve operational excellence.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sarah Sevilla at sarah.s@sciente.com quoting the job title.