Ramp Supervisor - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Microchip Technology Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Laguna, Philippines, is seeking a Production Start-up Supervisor to oversee the transition from NPI to mass production, ensuring safe, timely ramp-up and meeting quality targets.

You will lead pilot runs, manage manpower loading, and develop line balance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize throughput and productivity in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field).
• Minimum of 5 years experience in semiconductor.
• Knowledge of production flow and line balancing, manpower planning, productivity analysis, and basic Industrial Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• 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 immediately to process abnormalities (yield loss, downtime, defects).
• Enforce adherence to standard work and updated instructions.
• Ensure proper execution despite frequent changes during development.
• Train operators on new processes and product requirements, equipment operation and handling, and critical-to-quality parameters.
• Build multi-skilled workforce for ramp flexibility.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards during start-up and trials.
• Identify risks related to new equipment, temporary setups, and new materials/processes.

Skills

Shopfloor supervision

Manpower planning

Line balancing

Production scheduling

Cross-functional comms

Decision making

Leadership

Adaptability

MS Office

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

SPC

Process validation

Quality management systems

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in Laguna, Philippines, is seeking a Production Start-up Supervisor to oversee the transition from NPI to mass production, ensuring safe, timely ramp-up and meeting quality targets.

You will lead pilot runs, manage manpower loading, and develop line balance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize throughput and productivity in a fast-paced semiconductor environment.