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As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.\n\nWhen you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.\n\nDeveloping technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.\nEmbark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.\nYOUR ROLE\nThe Operational Excellence Lead is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, productivity enhancement, cost reduction, and overall operational performance improvement within Assembly Operations.\nThis role works closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Finance, and Human Resources to improve manufacturing performance, eliminate waste, and establish sustainable operating systems that support long-term operational excellence.\nMAIN RESPONSIBILITIES\nMonitor and analyze manufacturing performance indicators, including output, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Units Per Hour (UPH), yield, downtime, work in progress (WIP), cycle time, personnel efficiency, material efficiency, scrap, and cost.\nIdentify production bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and sources of operational losses.\nAnalyze performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop and monitor action plans for manufacturing areas that are not meeting performance targets.\nLead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and DMAIC improvement projects.\nConduct and facilitate Lean activities such as 5S, Gemba walks, Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, time studies, SMED, and standard work improvement.\nDrive cross-functional problem-solving activities to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and enhance operational stability.\nEnsure improvement initiatives are implemented effectively and deliver measurable and sustainable results.\nFacilitate daily, weekly, and monthly performance review meetings.\nCoordinate improvement activities with Production, Process, Equipment, Quality, Planning, and other support departments.\nCommunicate operational issues, risks, priorities, and improvement progress clearly to employees and management.\nSupport alignment across functions to ensure timely execution of corrective and preventive actions.\nPrepare management reports, dashboards, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.\nSummarize operational performance, improvement status, and key issues for management review.\nProvide clear and accurate reporting to support decision-making and operational control.\nSupport customer, corporate, and certification audits.\nPrepare audit documentation, operational data, training records, and improvement evidence.\nPresent operational performance and continuous improvement activities during customer audits and official visits.\nCoordinate the closure and verification of audit findings and corrective actions.\nPrepare, review, and improve manufacturing work instructions to ensure accuracy and operational relevance.\nWork with Engineering, Quality, and Document Control to ensure work instructions are updated and controlled properly.\nCoordinate employee training for new or revised work instructions.\nMaintain employee training records, skill matrices, and certification status.\nMonitor certification expiry dates and arrange employee recertification as required.\nConduct Lean, 5S, problem-solving, and operational excellence training to strengthen team capability.\nWork with Finance to validate productivity improvements and cost-saving initiatives.\nSupport the measurement and confirmation of business impact from improvement projects.\nEnsure completed improvements are sustained, standardized, and embedded into daily operations.\nSupport manufacturing digitalization initiatives, automation opportunities, and performance dashboard development.\nContribute to the implementation of tools and systems that improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.\nYOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES\nPhD, Master’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 10 years of experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in semiconductor or electronics assembly operations.\nExperience in Back-End Manufacturing is highly preferred.\nKey Performance Indicators\nOEE and productivity improvement\nUPH and output performance improvement\nCycle time and WIP reduction\nYield improvement and scrap reduction\nPersonnel and material efficiency\nValidated cost savings\nLean and Kaizen project completion\nCustomer audit readiness and finding closure\nWork instruction compliance\nEmployee training and certification completion\nCommunication and Leadership Requirements\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, managers, customers, and auditors.\nStrong presentation, meeting facilitation, and report-writing skills.\nAbility to lead and influence cross-functional teams.\nGood coaching, employee training, and change management skills.\nGood command of written and spoken English.\nAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities.\nWorking Conditions\nThis role combines office-based analysis with regular engagement on the production floor.\nOccasional support outside normal working hours may be required for critical projects, audits, or major operational escalations.\nST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.\nAt ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. 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