Keitz Doug
About Keitz Doug
Keitz Doug serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Malaysia and Japan at ON Semiconductor, where he focuses on operational excellence and cost reduction strategies. He has extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, with a career spanning several prominent semiconductor companies.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Doug serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing for Malaysia and Japan at ON Semiconductor. He has held this position since 2017, overseeing operations in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia. In this role, he acts as the interface between manufacturing and development operations, ensuring alignment and efficiency across processes. Doug focuses on implementing turnaround strategies to improve critical operational metrics, contributing to the company's overall performance.
Previous Experience at SunEdison Semiconductor
Before joining ON Semiconductor, Doug worked at SunEdison Semiconductor as the Vice President of Operational Excellence and Quality from 2011 to 2017. His tenure spanned six years and included responsibilities in Malaysia, the USA, and Taiwan. In this role, he emphasized quality management and operational efficiency, leveraging his expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Doug possesses extensive expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. His focus on these areas has enabled him to drive cost reduction strategies and enhance operational excellence within the organizations he has worked for. This expertise is integral to his current role at ON Semiconductor, where he implements strategies to optimize manufacturing processes.
Educational Background in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Doug holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, where he studied from 1980 to 1983. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Math from Stephen F. Austin State University, completing his studies there from 1976 to 1980. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in manufacturing and operational excellence.
Career History in Semiconductor Industry
Doug has a substantial career in the semiconductor industry, having worked at Freescale Semiconductor from 1995 to 2011, where he focused on final manufacturing strategy deployment and project management. He also spent eight years at Motorola Semiconductor as a Process Engineer and Process Section Manager from 1983 to 1991. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes and operational strategies.