Arlene Ona

Project Management Office (Project Base) Primary Function:

• Managing and coordinating shared resources, risks, policies, and documentation among projects.
• Analyzes the team's projects and challenges.
• Provide a composite solution to common issues.
• Collects best practices within different segment teams.
• Work with the Project Teams Leads to understand the issues and escalates to the Project Management Team.
• Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
• Led cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
• Facilitate the delivery of training and mentorship to the different segment teams.
• Provides progress reports to the PMT on a periodic basis.
  • 2019 (May onwards) PMO for MPhil 4.0 Project. Five-year plan project for operational excellence for aggregate systems. It's a culture, mindset, and journey for the right processes.
• 2018 (April - March 2019) PMO for the Agila Project. Plant-wide operation alignment and standardization of processes with the Mthai and Mphil teams to make the plant as similar as possible.
  • 2016 (February to December 2017): PMO for the Jeepney Project. An integration project after the acquisition of Microchip. This covers systems, operations, and device integration at Finaltest Operation.

Production Manager Primary Function: Managing different areas for Test Operations (microcontroller and memory devices).

• Develop team strategies and plans that align with the team's goals and expectations.
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• Review the production cost and budget.
• Strong communication with the team for the daily results and action plan.
• Coaching team members and support groups involved in operations.
• Developing operational policies, setting appropriate performance expectations for employees.
• The role also requires leading relevant projects and initiatives for the operation.
• Oversee people's welfare, the employee ladder, and people management.
• Accountable for delivery, quality, and safety within my area of responsibility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Achieve departmental goals and objectives, by developing and executing startegic plans and performance Metrics (Quality, delivery, utilization, cost/unit, cycle time, yield).

• Leads operational team (Engineers, Supervisors, Group leaders, Technicians, and DL) to achieve high standard service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Analyzes quarterly headcount and built plan.

• Review requirements versus capacity with the operational team and IE group.
• Manage, evaluate, develop, and motivate people.
• Mentoring and coaching individuals includes development and projects.
• Interfaces and provides updates to the management team for the goals directive and new changes from customer requirements.
• Lead quality problem solving through PDCA/8D works closely with the copywriting team.
• Develop and create systems for the process and activity improvement.
• Identify problem areas, assign projects for operational benefit, and improve areas.
• Leads a team that creates and revises systems for effective operational policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and coordination with all departments need to support both operations and people to address issues and help with improvement.
• Directed cross-functional teams to enhance product development timelines and improve operational efficiency.
• Implemented process improvements resulting in reduced production waste and streamlined workflows.
• Analyzed market trends to inform strategic planning and drive product innovation initiatives.
• Established performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Developed training programs to enhance employee capabilities and support career growth within the organization.
• Executed budget management strategies, ensuring alignment with financial objectives while maximizing departmental resources.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.

ATMEL ACP Test Company IncMay 2006 to March 2016

Operation Section Head ( Asst.Manager)
April 2012 - Mar 2016

Supervisor /Sr. Supervisor
May 2006 up to Mar 2012

Operation Section Head: Primary Function:

Handles different areas for back-end and test operations (microcontroller and memory devices).

• Improved employee engagement rates through open lines communication forums where concerns could be addressed promptly and effectively.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing policies regularly and updating procedures accordingly to maintain relevance and effectiveness.
• Increased overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Accountable for maintaining good housekeeping and a safe workplace in the area of responsibility.
• Led cross-functional teams to enhance product development processes and increase efficiency.
• Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to optimize operational workflows across departments.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in production efficiency and output quality.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to streamline testing procedures, reducing time-to-market for new products.
• Established best practices for compliance with industry regulations and safety standards throughout operations.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.

Process and Production Supervisor,

April 2000 to May 2006:

Primary Function

• Supervise Process / Process System Group under the production support group.
• Involves system improvement, process standardization, and traceability.
• Work closely with cross-functional managers for the operational requirements and priorities.
  Work with the production personnel for the quality issues and lead action activities.
• Implement and standardize action items from agreed actions.
• Implement and control specifics for the 4M in the production line.
• With strong participation in the company's cost reduction program.
• Monitored key performance indicators to assess productivity levels and identify areas for enhancement.
• Established safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety compliance throughout the workplace.

Engineer - Production,

June 1997 to April 2000.

Primary Function

• Supervise the production line.
• Generate a production and recovery plan based on the monthly forecast.
• Identify problem areas for improvement.
• Participate in a quality and cost reduction program.
• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
• Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflows and reduced downtime across production lines.
• Led team meetings to align objectives and address operational challenges, fostering collaboration among staff.
• Oversaw daily operations to ensure production efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
• Report creation after every shift schedule.