Area Shift Leader-PCBA
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What you ll do: * Oversee and coordinate production activities across multiple SMT and THT PCBA assembly lines or zones within the assigned area to ensure the full production pl.
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- What you ll do:
- Oversee and coordinate production activities across multiple SMT and THT PCBA assembly lines or zones within the assigned area to ensure the full production plan is achieved.
- Maintain smooth and balanced production flow from SMT, THT, testing, inspection, packing, preventing bottlenecks and work in process buildup.
- Optimize manpower deployment, material readiness, and equipment utilization across multiple SMT and THT lines and zones. to ensure production schedules and output targets are achieved.
- Ensure consistent implementation of ECO/MCO changes across both SMT and THT.
- Enforce compliance with IPC A 610 workmanship standards and company quality requirements across all zones.
- Provide leadership and operational guidance to operators to achieve area-level performance targets (OEE, FPY, delivery).
- Conduct area-level shift handovers, communicate priorities, known issues, and downstream impacts clearly to incoming teams and other departments.
- Conduct regularly Layer Process audit, to assess operator expertise level, and define improvement plan.
- Maintain accurate area production documentation, including performance dashboards, MES data, shift reports, and key metrics.
- Resolve escalated production issues that involve multiple lines or zones, coordinate fast support from Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
- Drive operator engagement and promote a culture of accountability through coaching, recognition, and constructive feedback.
- Support sustainability and operational efficiency goals by reducing waste, optimizing consumable usage, and improving resource consumption across the area.
- Utilize digital dashboards, traceability systems, and analytics tools (MES, OEE, yield charts) to monitor performance, identify issues, and drive improvement actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams,including Engineering, Shift Leader, Quality, Logistics, and Planning to ensure stable operations and rapid resolution of cross-area challenges.
- Enforce ESD controls, safety rules, IPC workmanship standards, and EATON MESH requirements.
- Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen,) to enhance productivity and quality.
Qualifications
- Technical Diploma or Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing
Skills
- Prior experience as a senior operator, line leader, or technician with informal leadership responsibilities is a strong advantage.
- Hands-on experience with SMT machines for setup, operation, and basic troubleshooting. Panasonic SMT machines (e.g., NPM, CM series) is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with SMT and THT processes, including reflow soldering, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), and basic troubleshooting.
- Understanding of IPC-A-610 standards and ESD safety practices.
- Basic knowledge of production documentation, work instructions, and quality checks.
- Problem-Solving: You re resourceful, analytical, and calm under pressure always ready to find solutions.
- Adaptability: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can pivot quickly when priorities change.
- Team Builder: You believe in collaboration, inclusion, and creating a positive work environment.
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