Renesas is one of the top global semiconductor companies in the world. We strive to develop a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter world, and our goal is to make every endpoint intelligent by offering product solutions in the automotive, industrial,...
About the role
Renesas is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead front-line manufacturing operations at our Penang site, one of Renesas' key back-end assembly and test facilities supporting automotive, industrial, and IoT semiconductor products. This role is responsible for day-to-day production performance across multiple shifts and manufacturing lines, while driving operational excellence, capacity, and workforce strategies that keep the site competitive in a fast-moving semiconductor market. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. Master's degree or MBA is a plus
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience in a semiconductor, electronics, or precision manufacturing environment, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial capacity leading multi-shift operations
- Strong working knowledge of semiconductor back-end processes (assembly, test, and/or wafer fab operations, depending on site scope)
- Demonstrated success driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives with measurable cost, yield, or throughput improvements
- Experience managing P&L or cost-center budgets for a manufacturing unit
- Solid understanding of EHS regulatory requirements and quality systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or equivalent)
More about this role
Renesas is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead front-line manufacturing operations at our Penang site, one of Renesas' key back-end assembly and test facilities supporting automotive, industrial, and IoT semiconductor products. This role is responsible for day-to-day production performance across multiple shifts and manufacturing lines, while driving operational excellence, capacity, and workforce strategies that keep the site competitive in a fast-moving semiconductor market.
The Senior Manufacturing Manager is a critical link between the shop floor and site leadership, translating corporate operational goals into executable floor-level plans and escalating systemic issues that need cross-functional or leadership attention.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end manufacturing performance for assigned production lines, including output, yield, cycle time, cost per unit, and on-time delivery targets.
- Lead a multi-shift team of production supervisors, engineers, and technicians (typically 500+ headcount), building bench strength and succession depth.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance...
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