Ferdinand I. Alupani Jr
Paniqui
Summary
Manufacturing operations professional with 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience, currently a Manufacturing Trainer – Operations & Materials Lead at onsemi. Strong background in high‑volume manufacturing, production and manpower planning, material and tooling control, safety leadership, and Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement. Proven contributor to cost savings, quality improvement, and operational excellence. Job‑fair ready and open to Manufacturing, Production, or Operations Leadership roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Trainer – Operations & Materials Lead (Kitting & Tooling)
onsemi
Tarlac, Philippines
05.2022 - Current
- Lead and support manufacturing trainers, operators, and line technicians to achieve production targets and departmental objectives in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Plan, control, and optimize material availability and tooling readiness to ensure uninterrupted production and effective utilization of manpower and equipment.
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Material Planners to drive material cost reduction, scrap reduction, and process improvements.
- Supervise and implement safety programs, prepare weekly safety performance reports, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular plantwide 5S and housekeeping audits, escalate non-conformances, and drive closure actions to maintain high manufacturing standards.
- Coordinate and monitor continuous improvement (SGA) projects, ensuring on-time execution and measurable operational results.
- Consolidate and analyze manufacturing excellence and shop floor performance reports to support management decision-making and operational reviews.
- Support and coach fellow manufacturing trainers in delivering effective training programs aligned with production and quality requirements.
Assembly Test Operator / Line Leader
onsemi
Tarlac, Philippines
07.2013 - 05.2022
- Served as Line Leader, ensuring safe operations, product quality, and on-time delivery.
- Planned and executed manpower allocation, machine setup, and production scheduling to meet daily and shift targets.
- Prepared daily production accomplishment reports and supported management during audits and operational reviews.
- Led line preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring findings were
Education
Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education - Electronics Technology
Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Valenzuela City, Philippines03-2012
Skills
- Manufacturing Operations Leadership
- Production & Manpower Planning
- Equipment & Resource Utilization
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma, SGA)
- Safety, 5S & Housekeeping Compliance
- Quality Systems & Root Cause Analysis (8D, Why-Why, Fishbone)
Accomplishments
1. Cost Savings – Direct Materials
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that delivered USD 140K annual cost savings through direct material optimization, finance‑approved.
- Cost Avoidance in manufacturing equipment spare parts by repairing/restoring defective parts to prevent higher cost on buying new.
2. Quality Improvement – Group Project Lead
- Led a cross‑functional group project that eliminated the top quality issue in the process, significantly improving product quality and line performance.
3. Mentorship & Downtime Reduction (Current Project)
- Serving as mentor to a continuous improvement group project focused on reducing process downtime by eliminating Non‑Value‑Added (NVA) activities.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma (GREEN Belt) May 2025 - December 2025 Onsemi Tarlac Lean Six Sigma aims to create a culture of continuous improvement within organizations by driving defect prevention, reducing variation, waste, and cycle time, and promoting work standardization and flow.
- BOSHS TRAINING Safety House INC Mar 2021 Basic Occupational Safety and Health: This course is a 40-hour or five-day program prescribed by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It aligns with Rule 1030 of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. The training equips participants to develop effective safety and prevention programs, including health and safety standards specific to their workplaces.
- Lost Control Management (LCM) Safety House INC April 2021 LCM is a 40-hour mandatory training course recommended for individuals who have undergone BOSH or COSH Training. It equips Safety Officer 3 (SO3) personnel with advanced knowledge and skills in. Performing loss control and risk
Languages
English
Filipino
Timeline
Manufacturing Trainer – Operations & Materials Lead (Kitting & Tooling)
onsemi
05.2022 - Current
Assembly Test Operator / Line Leader
onsemi
07.2013 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education - Electronics Technology
Valenzuela City Polytechnic College
Awards
Patent 1st disclosure Award April 2024 Onsemi A patent is a legal right granted to an inventor or entity. It allows them exclusive control over an invention, preventing others from making, using, or selling it without permission., Silver Quill award August 2017 Onsemi The Silver Quill Award is a prestigious recognition given in various contexts., OSPINOY of the Year for Cost Savings 2022-12-02 Onsemi This award was Given to an individual who excel the most in certain category of technical aspects., The Circuit: Quality influencer June 2021 Recognized as a Quality Influencer for demonstrating strong commitment to Quality.
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that all above mentioned information is true and valid. FERDINAND I. ALUPANI JR