Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations Lead

ASM International N.V.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM International N.V. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Singapore to lead semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing operations, delivering safe, on-time, high-quality tools.

You will drive operational excellence through LEAN practices and cross-functional collaboration, developing high-performing teams and optimizing performance to enable the next generation of semiconductor technologies. You will establish schedules, monitor metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations in semiconductor capital equipment or similar.
• Experience managing and developing manufacturing teams and frontline leaders.
• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience using metrics and KPIs to drive performance.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Establish production schedules and performance metrics aligned to customer needs.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and quality.
• Lead LEAN initiatives to optimize operations and reduce costs.
• Support space expansion and readiness projects for manufacturing.
• Partner with engineering to investigate non-conformances and drive CAPAs.
• Ensure staffing and training for manufacturing teams and supervisors.
• Coach and develop supervisors to strengthen leadership and accountability.
• Drive productivity and cost improvement programs across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Manufacturing ops leadership

Team leadership

LEAN/CI

KPIs/metrics

Problem solving & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel & PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

ASM International N.V. is seeking a Manufacturing Manager in Singapore to lead semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing operations, delivering safe, on-time, high-quality tools.

You will drive operational excellence through LEAN practices and cross-functional collaboration, developing high-performing teams and optimizing performance to enable the next generation of semiconductor technologies. You will establish schedules, monitor metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives while