Harith Abdullah
Vice President & General Manager
Gombak
Summary
Seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in Semiconductor Operations. Proven track record of success in senior leadership roles, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, quality control, project management, and strategic startup execution. Meticulous attention to detail and proficiency in systematic problem-solving ensure precise project execution. Strong commitment to organization and people development, promoting diversity and engagement for sustainable benchmark results. Exceptional capability in managing large-scale operations in dynamic markets like Malaysia and the Philippines, making me an invaluable asset for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement within any team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Vice President & General Manager
Nexperia Malaysia
07.2019 - Current
- Spearheaded a dynamic team of over 3,400 professionals, consistently achieving factory KPIs across challenging environments.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams to deliver step-function cost and quality improvements.
- Drove organizational transformation, optimizing from high-volume, discrete operations to premium-value, analog products.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Forged strategic alliances with business partners to establish a regional FA/Rel lab, test development lab, and an R&D office dedicated to analog and logic products.
- Championed comprehensive plant expansion initiatives, including the development of a new 11,000 sqm facility to bolster future production capabilities.
- Crafted and executed a visionary strategic roadmap, positioning the factory as a cost leader in high-pin-count analog production, successfully gaining CAPEX approval and production share from China to Malaysia.
Vice President and General Manager
Nexperia Philippines Inc/NXP Philippines Inc
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Spearheaded a successful factory turnaround, elevating a struggling operation to a model of success in productivity, cost, and quality.
- Created a stable production facility for high-power products, which was a single source for the company to multiple top-tier automotive customers.
- Orchestrated comprehensive strategic restructuring to instill a high-performance organizational culture.
- Revitalized the workplace for over 3,200+ staff, effectively minimizing union sway.
- Doubled factory output with strategic capacity enhancements, process, and layout optimization.
Sr Operations Director
Texas Instruments Malaysia
12.2011 - 07.2015
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines. Led the strategic overhaul of bump, probe, and assembly test operations, significantly enhancing process efficiency and product quality.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines to seamlessly integrate the former National Semiconductor facility into Texas Instruments, aligning operational systems and cultural values.
- Fostered a robust 5S culture, revolutionizing factory floor operations by minimizing waste, instilling a continuous improvement ethos, and optimizing layout.
- Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing series of employee engagement programs and personalized career development plans.
Operations Director
Texas Instruments Philippines
12.2010 - 11.2011
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of projects, resulting in increased productivity.
- Spearheaded the rapid scale-up of assembly testing in a state-of-the-art facility, achieving high-volume production of QFN and WCSP products at industry-leading costs.
- Drove the successful launch and expansion of Power QFN product lines, meeting critical market demands.
- Cultivated a high-performing team, consistently met key performance indicators through strategic talent development.
Engineer -> Director
Texas Instruments Malaysia
07.1994 - 11.2010
- Progressed from engineer to director, demonstrating versatility across technical, project management, and operational leadership roles in Test Operations.
- Experience as Director in both Test Operations and Quality. As Director, I am accountable for key performance indicators (KPIs) in Operations and Quality, ensuring excellence in deliverables.
- Elected as a Member of the Technical Staff, I drove the adoption of cutting-edge equipment, ensuring seamless product launch initiatives.
- Collaborated with academic institutions on cutting-edge vision system research, contributing to industry knowledge with multiple published papers.
- Honored with a U.S. patent award for innovative contributions to engineering practices.
- As project lead, i spearheaded strategic product onboarding from acquired companies.
- Committed to talent development, successfully mentoring professionals, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Physics
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Skills
Patents
US, US 6,489,173 B1, Method for Determining Lead Span and Planarity of Semiconductor Devices
Publications
- Detection of Defective Symbols Printed on the Integrated Circuit Chip using Optical Character Recognition Approach, IMAGE 2003
- Development of Software for Detecting Defective Characters Printed on the Integrated Circuit Chip using Neural Network Approach, IMAGE 2003
References
Wong Kim Joo, Backend VP, Nexperia, +6013991188, kimjoo.wong@nexperia.com
Sean Hunkler, COO Nexperia (Retired) +1 (636) 579-1285
Accomplishments
- Regional Board Member, SEMI Southeast Asia
Timeline
Vice President & General Manager
Nexperia Malaysia
07.2019 - Current
Vice President and General Manager
Nexperia Philippines Inc/NXP Philippines Inc
10.2015 - 06.2019
Sr Operations Director
Texas Instruments Malaysia
12.2011 - 07.2015
Operations Director
Texas Instruments Philippines
12.2010 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Physics
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Engineer -> Director
Texas Instruments Malaysia
07.1994 - 11.2010
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