Ramp Leader for Semiconductor Production

Microchip Technology Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,562,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced startup supervisor to manage pilot runs, NPI to mass production, and line readiness.

You will lead manpower planning, training, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a high-velocity semiconductor environment. The role requires strong shopfloor supervision, cross-functional communication, and the ability to adapt to rapid changes during ramp phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in semiconductor.
• Knowledge in Production flow and line balancing, manpower planning, productivity analysis, and basic IE concepts (takt time, cycle time).
• Strong shopfloor supervision and control.
• Ability to manage operations under uncertainty.
• Effective communication with cross-functional teams.
• Decision-making under pressure.
• High sense of urgency (critical in ramp phase).
• Detail-oriented and disciplined execution.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Adaptable to rapid changes and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute start-up, pilot, and development production activities, ensuring smooth transition from NPI to mass production.
• Responsible for shopfloor control, manpower planning, and headcount definition to support ramp-up while meeting safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead daily execution of start-up operations including pilot runs, engineering builds, and validation lots.
• Ensure readiness of 4M (Man, Machine, Method, Material) before line start.
• Supervise and control line conditions during start-up phase.
• Support smooth transition from development to volume production.
• Define required manpower based on Production demand (forecasted ramp volume), cycle time and takt time.
• Develop and maintain manpower loading models and schedule per shift/line.
• Identify skill requirements and training needs for new products.
• Optimize manpower utilization during ramp (flexibility vs efficiency).
• Monitor daily output, line balance, and operator performance.
• React to process abnormalities (yield loss, downtime, defects).
• Enforce adherence to standard work and updated instructions.

Skills

Shopfloor supervision

Cross-functional communication

Decision-making under pressure

Adaptability

Leadership and mentoring

Attention to detail

Ownership and accountability

Operational flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance management systems

SPC

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in the Philippines seeks an experienced startup supervisor to manage pilot runs, NPI to mass production, and line readiness.

You will lead manpower planning, training, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a high-velocity semiconductor environment. The role requires strong shopfloor supervision, cross-functional communication, and the ability to adapt to rapid changes during ramp phases.