Hi, I’m
Chua Lai Huat
Summary
Dedicated Semiconductors professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific
Director Operations, Planning & Controlling OSAT
10.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Manages manufacturing and/or production operations including assembly,machinery, processing and/or packaging. Set production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency,material supply,staffing resources and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.
- Ensures reliable and high quality operation at production partner by operation planning and logistics as well as by continuously monitoring and improving process stability, production yield, manufacturing quality, cycle time and delivery performance at the production partners. The responsibility includes the enabling and release of new production partners and/or new manufacturing process and regular operation audits.
- Production Planning & Operation Subject Matters experts and drive production planning process & system enhancement
- Provides technical guidance to OPC employee and colleagues for new product safe launch, product ramp, new supply chain enabling, cycle time, inventory management matters.
- OPC Track lead to meet top down target for under loading fee, premium fee, EOL, ramp up/down & depreciation cost
- Project lead for Cypress integration project on Cycle time & Inventory management
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various resource issue
Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd
Demand to Capacity Planning Manager
10.2015 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Managing a global team of demand to capacity planners, focusing on the assembly & test suppliers & in-house factories capacity planning and analysis in build plan
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
- Lead meetings with related stakeholders to resolve major operational gaps and escalation topics from Business Units
- Awarded multiple Business units & Technology Manufacturing Group excellent awards as manager for the launch of new critical products and Supply Chain cost optimization project
- Reduced complexity by integrating five planning systems and processes into one planning system and process
- Built & developed a high-performance Backend planning team through coaching, mentoring and continuous skill development to maximize talent potential and effectiveness
- Established Vietnam, Malaysia, China & USA factory engagement model and communication flow.
Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd
Division Supply Planning Asia Pacific Team Lead
10.2009 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Lead the Asia Pacific Mobile Phone Divisional Supply Planning team, overall responsible for all Mobile Phone products in regards to supply fulfillment, inventory and planning topics inclusive of process enhancements
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Lead multiple strategic task forces related to supply issues and system improvement
- Main interface between Customer Business Analyst, Sales, Marketing and Supplier Account Manager, managing the customers demand requirement
- Lead multiple company Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) projects, successful and smooth integration of multiple M&As into Intel without impact to business revenue.
- Spearheaded multiple high-impact projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines under pressure-packed situations.
Infineon Technologies Batam P.T
Head of Industrial Engineering Planning & Logistics Team @ IFX Batam Factory
09.1999 - 09.2009
Job overview
- Head of department in Indonesia factory consisting of multiple functions, namely Production Control, Subcon Operations, Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Warehousing
- Lead factory space optimization initiatives for ramp up package capacity & steep ramp of Automotive business in Batam factory
- Accountable for resource & capacity readiness to meet production ramp to meet the Business Unit demands
- Successful transition from Startup to the Scale-Up of Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Logistics & Warehousing Team @ IFX Batam Factory
- Successfully managed tough allocations and steep ramps with Automotive Business Units
- On time readiness for capacity & resources to meet steep ramp up demand.
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific
Production Control
09.1996 - 09.1999
Job overview
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing improvements in workflow management.
- Increased output by identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions for process optimization.
- Optimized resource allocation for smooth operations, ensuring adequate staffing and material availability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet production deadlines and quality standards.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, reducing costs while maintaining product quality standards.
- Supported new product introduction efforts by collaborating with engineering teams during the design phase for manufacturability considerations.
- Improved communication within the production department through the implementation of daily huddles and status update meetings.
- Played a key role in continuous improvement initiatives, actively participating in Kaizen events targeting specific areas of opportunity within the facility.
Education
The Nottingham Trent University United Kingdom
Bachelor of Science from Electrical And Electronic Engineering
06.1996
Skills
Analytical & problem-solving skills
Critical thinking skills
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Management
Leadership Excellent Program
Operations Management
Scheduling and Coordinating
Self Motivation
Cross-functional Team Coordination
Accomplishments
- Managed several supply chain challenges such as Covid19 outbreak (workforce reduction and factory shutdown), flooding in China & Shanghai airport closure
- Managed ramp up of new products for US key account customer by supporting enablement of new suppliers & on-site teams in China
- Awarded multiple Business units & Technology Manufacturing Group excellent awards as manager for the launch of new critical products and Supply Chain cost optimization project.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Advanced (C1)
Indonesian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Director Operations, Planning & Controlling OSAT
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific
10.2018 - Current
Demand to Capacity Planning Manager
Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd
10.2015 - 10.2018
Division Supply Planning Asia Pacific Team Lead
Intel Technology Asia Pte Ltd
10.2009 - 09.2015
Head of Industrial Engineering Planning & Logistics Team @ IFX Batam Factory
Infineon Technologies Batam P.T
09.1999 - 09.2009
Production Control
Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific
09.1996 - 09.1999
The Nottingham Trent University
Bachelor of Science from Electrical And Electronic Engineering
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