Manufacturing Operations Manager
$112,000–$154,000 year
On-siteCamas, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts in a 150mm wafer fab, directing 6-8 supervisors and 120-150 operators to meet safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives. Execute production plans, monitor performance metrics, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve challenges and support new product introductions. Champion continuous improvement through root cause analysis, digital tool adoption, and workforce development initiatives including recruiting, onboarding, and cross-training programs. Manage a compressed schedule covering Days and Nights (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday) while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, cleanroom operations, or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success leading supervisors and large frontline manufacturing teams in a high-volume production environment
- Previous management experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience utilizing manufacturing systems such as MES, ERP/MRP platforms, production scheduling, dispatching systems, and Microsoft Office applications
- Proven ability to leverage operational data and analytics to improve performance and drive business results
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement certification
- Experience supporting automation initiatives, digital manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Experience leading operations within a 24/7 manufacturing environment
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