Director, Facilities

Job Description

The Director of Maintenance and Facilities role at Silfex Inc., a subsidiary of Lam Research, involves overseeing the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities systems. This position requires a strong leader with extensive experience in manufacturing processes, problem-solving, and strategic planning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and manage the facilities and maintenance annual budget and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Develop and implement strategic leadership and vision for multiple sites.
• Implement and oversee the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program.
• Identify and drive business/process improvements that reduce waste and improve operational quality.
• Oversee and/or execute Capital Improvement projects including machine installation, renovation, and expansion.
• Develop and maintain a five-year plan for all facilities based on new process requirements and maintenance planning.
• Initiate and maintain the Facilities Capital list including recommendations for equipment replacements.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions.
• Review building designs and monitor progress of projects.
• Confer with internal and external resources to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Manufacturing System and the Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex management.

Culture

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.
• Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.
• Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Aid in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.
• Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years’ leadership experience in a large manufacturing operation in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Maintenance discipline.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes, problem solving, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated experience driving and maintaining a zero-accident safety culture.
• Demonstrated experience implementing various manufacturing improvements including 5S, TPM, SMED, and Lean principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to utilize computer applications such as Word processing, Spreadsheets, Internet software, E-mail, Manufacturing software, and Database software. AutoCAD preferred but not required.