Ang Chun Keat
About Ang Chun Keat
Ang Chun Keat is a Program Management Manager at Plexus Corp. in Penang, Malaysia, with a background in engineering and extensive experience in process optimization and strategic planning across various companies.
Work at Plexus
Ang Chun Keat has been serving as the Program Management Manager at Plexus Corp. since 2019. In this role, he has successfully integrated and transitioned 45 products within the first six months of his tenure. He has also facilitated the transfer of a warehouse and logistics hub from Singapore to Penang, which resulted in annual cost savings of $1.2 million. Under his management, Plexus achieved a 92% on-time delivery rate and maintained a 14% profit margin while meeting inventory targets.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Ang Chun Keat held various engineering roles at notable companies. He worked at B. Braun Group as a Process Engineer for one year from 2009 to 2010. He then joined Agilent Technologies, where he served as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2010 to 2014 and later as a Process Mechanical Engineer from 2006 to 2009. He also worked at Schlumberger as a Material/Sourcing Engineer from 2015 to 2018 and as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Ang Chun Keat studied Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. He completed an Associate Degree at Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (TARC) from 2001 to 2003 and later earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from Sheffield Hallam University from 2003 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in program management and engineering.
Achievements in Revenue Growth
During his tenure at Plexus Corp., Ang Chun Keat contributed to significant revenue growth. He increased company revenue by $8.3 million from Q1 2019 to Q2 2020 through strategic planning and optimization of production capacity and material usage. Additionally, he conducted a deep dive product analysis that led to a strategic plan, convincing stakeholders of a potential $25 million customer revenue in 2020, ultimately achieving $15 million by mid-year.
Project Management and Strategic Planning
Ang Chun Keat has demonstrated strong project management skills throughout his career. He led the development of an 851 EDI solution (Advanced Shipping Notice) within four months upon customer request. He achieved a 92% on-time delivery rate and met inventory targets without exceeding 10% of inventory projection in 2019, showcasing his ability to manage complex projects effectively.