Senior Specialist I, Manufacturing Operations
Core
Lead a team of Shift Supervisors to drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity across multiple production shifts in a capital equipment manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Specialist I, Manufacturing Operations (People Leader)
Builds
Semiconductor capital equipment and advanced manufacturing systems
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Capital equipment
Required skills
Manufacturing operations leadership, Shift supervision, Lean/Kaizen/5S, Resource planning, KPI management (Safety, Quality, OTD, Productivity), Team development, Operational recovery, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Semiconductor industry experience, Aerospace/aviation experience, Digitalization/Automation initiatives, Succession planning, Data-driven decision making
Technologies
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Operational KPIs
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Shift Supervisors to deliver safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives; Provide operational leadership across multiple shifts ensuring alignment and consistency; Drive accountability and performance management through coaching and reviews; Oversee production planning and resource allocation; Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to resolve challenges; Establish manufacturing disciplines and standard work; Lead workforce capability development and succession planning; Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements; Drive continuous improvement initiatives; Analyze operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities; Lead operational recovery plans during disruptions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory focus