Looi Kwok Hoong
About Looi Kwok Hoong
Looi Kwok Hoong serves as the Plant Operations Director at Ichor Systems, Inc. in Shah Alam, Malaysia, bringing over 10 years of experience in operation planning within the semiconductor industry.
Current Role at Ichor Systems
Looi Kwok Hoong serves as the Plant Operations Director at Ichor Systems, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he oversees plant operations in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. His responsibilities include managing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency within the facility.
Previous Experience at KESM Industries Berhad
Looi held multiple positions at KESM Industries Berhad. He worked as Operations and Business Planning Manager from 1998 to 2000 in Hong Kong. He later served as Planning & Production Manager from 2000 to 2008 and as Senior Manager from 2014 to 2017 in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. His roles involved overseeing production planning and business operations.
Experience at Q-Cells MYS Sdn Bhd
Looi worked at Q-Cells MYS Sdn Bhd from 2008 to 2014. He initially served as Manufacturing Manager for two years and then as Production Control Manager for four years in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. His work focused on production management and control processes.
Education and Expertise
Looi holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Campbell University, where he studied from 1991 to 1993. He also earned a Diploma in Computer Science from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology during the same period. His expertise includes Statistical Process Control (SPC), Key Performance Indicator (KPI) benchmarking, and Lean manufacturing.
Project Management and Technical Skills
Looi has led project management initiatives related to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and operation control centers. He possesses extensive experience in designing Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS), focusing on infrastructure and logic design. His background includes over 10 years of experience in operation planning within the semiconductor industry.