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Kyle Morris

Van Alstyne,TX

Summary

Experienced manufacturing specialist with over 20 years in semiconductor production. Demonstrated leadership in operations management, team development, quality control, and safety compliance. Consistently meets production targets by improving efficiency and reducing downtime.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Specialist

Texas Instruments
2016 - Current
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for minor tool-related issues, yield optimization, and team support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve common tool errors independently.
  • Monitor hold/disposition reports to ensure accurate inventory control and timely processing.
  • Dispatch materials efficiently to maximize tool utilization and meet production targets.
  • Ensure all dispatching activities comply with Standard Work Requirements (SWRs).
  • Monitor Low Yield alerts and take proactive measures to optimize yield performance.
  • Adjust setups, probecards, and testers to ensure proper operation and accurate probing.
  • Research yield history using program data to drive continuous yield improvement.
  • Balance production loads across tools to maximize yield and utilization.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and Technicians to report and address yield issues.
  • Monitor TIMS alerts to identify and address idle production tools promptly

Manufacturing Team Lead / Line Technician

Texas Instruments
2010 - 2016
  • Provided interim supervision as Working Foreman during supervisor’s leave.
  • Lead team of 20+ in semiconductor production.
  • Coordinate schedules with support groups to meet targets.
  • Communicate daily production performance to management.
  • Ensure safety compliance and minimize downtime through proactive maintenance.
  • Liaised between operators and supervisors to resolve issues.
  • Provided back-up Line Technician support.
  • Managed tester issues to maintain high utilization and yield.
  • Trained new operators on SOPs and safety.

Manufacturing Specialist / Operator

Texas Instruments
01.2002 - 2010
  • Cross-trained on multiple platforms, serving as back-up Line Technician.
  • Conducted quality checks and maintained equipment qualifications.
  • Troubleshooting minor equipment issues with minimal supervision.

Class I/EPI Line Technician

MEMC Southwest, INC
2000 - 2001
  • Operated and maintained production equipment with precision.
  • Balanced line flow and coordinated with support teams for repairs.
  • Identified and addressed safety hazards.
  • Suggested process improvements to boost efficiency.

Class I/EPI Statistical Process Control Technician

MEMC Southwest, INC
2000 - 01.2001
  • Built and executed tool quals to ensure that tools are running within specifications.
  • Submitted sample wafers for lab-based quality assurance.

Manufacturing Operator

MEMC Southwest, INC
01.1999 - 2000
  • Cross-trained on multiple platforms; served as back-up Line Technician.
  • Maintained equipment qualifications and monitored product quality.

Education

Grayson College
Denison, TX
01.2000

Skills

  • Effective communication and strong organizational skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to business needs
  • Self-motivated with minimal supervision required
  • Proficient in Windows, Excel, Trackworks, and Wafer Handling

Timeline

Manufacturing Specialist / Operator

Texas Instruments
01.2002 - 2010

Manufacturing Operator

MEMC Southwest, INC
01.1999 - 2000

Inventory Control Specialist

Texas Instruments
2016 - Current

Manufacturing Team Lead / Line Technician

Texas Instruments
2010 - 2016

Class I/EPI Line Technician

MEMC Southwest, INC
2000 - 2001

Class I/EPI Statistical Process Control Technician

MEMC Southwest, INC
2000 - 01.2001

Grayson College

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