Production Planning Manager

About NewPhotonics

NewPhotonics is disrupting data center processing with novel photonic engines that solve today’s power and performance bottlenecks. We are building next-generation photonics technology and scaling production across leading global foundries and OSATs.

We are seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead and manage end-to-end chip production planning — from wafer manufacturing through all OSAT stages including bumping, wafer test, dicing, sorting, burn-in, and final test. This role is central to ensuring accurate forecasting, optimized capacity planning, and on-time delivery to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the full production plan for NewPhotonics chips across foundry and OSAT partners.
• Own company production forecasting and ensure alignment with sales, operations, and supply chain.
• Monitor wafer manufacturing progress and coordinate all downstream OSAT processes (bumping, wafer test, dicing, sorting, burn-in, final test).
• Track production status, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage capacity planning, cycle-time tracking, and load balancing across multiple suppliers.
• Maintain strong operational interfaces with foundries, OSATs, and internal engineering teams.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports for production performance, yield impact, and shipment readiness.
• Ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time and according to quality and quantity commitments.
• Lead weekly production meetings and provide clear visibility on constraints, delays, or required escalations.
• Support NPI → high-volume production ramp transitions.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s is an advantage).
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor production planning, supply chain, or related operations roles.
• Hands-on experience working with wafer fabs and OSAT providers.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows (wafer fab → backend → testing).
• Experience with production forecasting and capacity planning.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and planning tools/ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple external suppliers.
• Proven ability to drive execution, solve problems proactively, and meet aggressive timelines.
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Familiar with Priority
  
  

• Experience in photonics, SiPh, or optics-related products.
• Experience working in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Familiarity with yield analysis and manufacturing KPIs.
• Knowledge of MES/ERP systems (e.g., Monday.com, Agile).