Senior Site Lead
Core
Primary operational representative for Cisco at strategic semiconductor manufacturing partners, driving day-to-day execution, operational performance, and site readiness across the manufacturing lifecycle.
Role type
Senior Site Lead (Semiconductor Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Production output, delivery commitments, and successful product ramps for Cisco clients
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing execution)
Required skills
Semiconductor manufacturing expertise, operational leadership, analytical problem solving, cross-functional coordination, supplier management, capacity planning, NPI/ramp management, material flow management, team development
Preferred skills
Advanced node technologies experience, advanced packaging knowledge, high-volume production experience, fabless semiconductor environment experience, data analysis, yield improvement expertise
Technologies
Semiconductor manufacturing processes, operational metrics, manufacturing execution systems, capacity management tools
Responsibilities
Serve as primary operational interface between Cisco and manufacturing partners; Drive execution of production plans and delivery commitments; Monitor site performance and identify operational risks; Lead site execution reviews and operational cadence meetings; Drive improvements in factory output, throughput, and cycle time; Identify and escalate operational bottlenecks; Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions; Establish strong working relationships with supplier operations teams; Monitor material flows across the manufacturing network; Lead and develop a high-performing site-facing operations team
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
