Manager I, Manufacturing Operations
Core
Lead a team of Process Technicians to drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity in semiconductor manufacturing operations.
Role type
Manager I, Manufacturing Operations (People Leader)
Builds
Semiconductor manufacturing operations and technical workforce capabilities
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Advanced technology manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, Manufacturing execution management, Workforce planning and staffing, Process gap analysis and technical problem solving, Technician training and certification program development, Manufacturing performance metrics monitoring, Shift operations and resource allocation, Standardized work practices implementation, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Digital manufacturing and automation initiatives
Preferred skills
Semiconductor wafer fabrication experience, Deposition and advanced packaging knowledge, Statistical process control (SPC) expertise, Manufacturing KPIs and factory performance management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) familiarity, Data-driven manufacturing and advanced analytics
Technologies
MES, Automation tools, Advanced analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Technicians; Drive day-to-day manufacturing execution to meet safety, quality, output, and cycle time targets; Establish workforce plans and skill development strategies; Partner with engineering to resolve technical challenges; Champion technician training and qualification programs; Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions; Lead shift operations and resource allocation; Foster standardized work practices; Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma; Support digital manufacturing and automation initiatives; Build cross-functional partnerships.
Seniority
Manager I, hands-on IC with team leadership