Selvam Ramasamy
Singapore
Summary
Results-oriented manufacturing and operations leader with over 20 years in semiconductor production, planning, and logistics. Demonstrated expertise in Wafer Level Die (WLD), manpower management, and process improvement. Led teams to achieve exceptional on-time delivery and implement zero-touch wafer handling initiatives. Strong foundation in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and safety practices.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Team Lead / Supervisor – Wafer Level Die (WLD)
STATS ChipPAC
Singapore
06.2018 - Current
- Lead daily WLD manufacturing operations from Taping through Final Labeling, ensuring safety, quality, productivity and delivery performance.
- Lead and develop approximately 40 manufacturing personnel through manpower planning, daily execution, performance management, coaching and OJT.
- Support >98% on-time delivery through effective production control, WIP management, manpower allocation and close coordination with Planning and support functions.
- Drive zero-touch wafer handling and wafer inspection improvements using customized cassette/jig methods to reduce manual wafer handling and improve wafer protection.
- Drove productivity initiatives, monitored output, WIP, downtime, and manufacturing KPIs to identify operational losses.
- Led RCA, 8D and CAPA activities for manufacturing issues, coordinating corrective and preventive actions with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Chair operations meetings and represent Manufacturing in SAG operations meetings; provide clear updates on production performance and key issues.
- Conducted customer inventory reviews monthly, quarterly, and annually, coordinating actions to align with customer requirements.
- Coach and support frontline leadership, including OJT and development of approximately three supervisors.
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety, ESD, 5S and quality requirements; use MES, Oracle, basic SAP, EI, E-Logsheet and PROMIS systems.
Assistant Manager – Planning & Sales
MARUWA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
09.2012 - 04.2018
- Managed production planning and scheduling to align customer demand, capacity, material availability and delivery commitments.
- Coordinated with Sales, Production, Purchasing and other functions to maintain smooth production execution and delivery performance.
- Monitored WIP, capacity, production progress and customer requirements; escalated constraints and coordinated recovery actions.
- Led planning activities to balance capacity, inventory and demand while supporting productivity and cost improvement.
- Prepared operational reports and management updates covering production, sales, delivery and capacity performance.
- Supported continuous-improvement initiatives involving TQM, Six Sigma, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and TS16949.
Production Superintendent – EOL / Final Assembly / Shipment
KONTRON Design Manufacturing (M) Services Sdn Bhd
08.2008 - 08.2012
- Managed End-of-Line, Final Assembly and Shipment production operations to achieve output, quality and delivery targets.
- Led production teams and coordinated manpower, equipment and resources according to operational requirements.
- Monitored production performance, downtime and lost opportunities, driving corrective actions and productivity improvements.
- Worked closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning and support teams to resolve production issues and maintain delivery commitments.
- Supported Lean / Six Sigma, TQM, ISO and TS16949 initiatives and reinforced safety, quality and process compliance.
Senior Supervisor – Optical Drive
SANSHIN (M) Sdn Bhd
11.2006 - 08.2008
- Supervised daily Optical Drive manufacturing operations, manpower and workflow to achieve production and quality targets.
- Monitored output, productivity, quality and downtime and coordinated corrective actions with Engineering and Quality teams.
- Ensured operators followed standard operating procedures, safety requirements and quality standards.
- Supported process and productivity improvement activities and provided daily performance updates to management.
Planner
STATSChipPAC Limited
Singapore
11.2000 - 08.2006
- Managed production planning and scheduling based on customer demand, capacity and material availability.
- Coordinated with Production, Engineering, Materials and other functions to ensure smooth production execution.
- Monitored WIP, production progress and delivery commitments and highlighted capacity or delivery constraints.
- Prepared planning and production status reports and supported initiatives to improve production flow and operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Finance
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
Malaysia2000
STPM - Art Stream
Sekolah Menengah Seri Nusa
MalaysiaSPM - Art Stream
Sekolah Menengah Sungai Lalang
MalaysiaSkills
- Manufacturing Operations
- Wafer Level Die
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Manpower Management
- WIP Control
- KPI & Performance Management
- Capacity Planning
- Process Improvement
- Lean six sigma
- 8D / RCA / CAPA
- Quality & Delivery
- Safety / ESD / 5S
- Customer & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Team Coaching
Custom
Available for Senior Manufacturing Supervisor, Manufacturing Assistant Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manager and related leadership opportunities.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malay
Advanced
C1
Tamil
Advanced
C1
Certification
Production and Inventory Management - STATSCHIPPAC LIMITED
Supervisor Management Skills -SANSHIN SDN BHD Continuous Improvement - SANSHIN SDN BHD
Supervisor beyond 2020- SANSHIN SDN BHD
7 QC Tool and Quality Management System (QMS) – KONTRON (M) SDN BHD
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) – KONTRON (M) SDN BHD
Basis on SIX-SIGMA in Manufacturing – KONTRON (M) SDN BHD
Goal Setting and Performance Appraisal for Supervisors = KONTRON (M) SDN BHD
Additional Information
Nationality: Singapore PR / Malaysian
Age : 50 years
Date of Birth : 8 June 1976
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Willing to Travel : Yes
Willing to Relocate : Will Consider
Possess Own Transport : Yes
Expected Monthly Salary : $ 5500.00
Timeline
Manufacturing Team Lead / Supervisor – Wafer Level Die (WLD)
STATS ChipPAC
06.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager – Planning & Sales
MARUWA (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
09.2012 - 04.2018
Production Superintendent – EOL / Final Assembly / Shipment
KONTRON Design Manufacturing (M) Services Sdn Bhd
08.2008 - 08.2012
Senior Supervisor – Optical Drive
SANSHIN (M) Sdn Bhd
11.2006 - 08.2008
Planner
STATSChipPAC Limited
11.2000 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) - Finance
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
STPM - Art Stream
Sekolah Menengah Seri Nusa
SPM - Art Stream
Sekolah Menengah Sungai Lalang