Operations Manager - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Production Operations Management

• Direct and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned production areas including wafer fabrication, singulation, assembly, plating, and related backend processes, operating within goals and budgets established by senior leadership.
  • Monitor WIP flow, production output, and equipment utilization across shifts; identify and resolve bottlenecks in real time to sustain throughput and schedule commitments.
    • Adequate staffing levels, equipment availability, and material readiness to meet daily and weekly production targets.
  • Review production performance data and operational metrics; prepare regular reports on schedule adherence, output, and area-level KPIs for senior operations leadership.
• Consistently deliver high-quality output to internal and downstream customers; reinforce a floor culture where quality, schedule, and material flow are treated as equally non-negotiable.

Production Planning & Scheduling Oversight

• Oversee production planning and scheduling functions including master scheduling, shop scheduling and dispatching, WIP tracking, material requirements coordination, and manufacturing performance reporting.
  • Manage the planning team to ensure schedules are accurate, achievable, and aligned to material availability, capacity, and customer commitments.
  • Approve quantities, schedules, and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt, and issuance of production material requirements.
  • Review and develop production planning procedures; identify and implement improvements to scheduling systems, ERP workflows, and dispatching practices using SAP, MES, and related tools.
  • Communicate schedule risks, status, and recovery plans to senior operations leadership in a timely and structured manner; drive resolution of planning conflicts across functions.

Logistics & Material Flow Oversight

• Oversee production logistics operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and internal material movement to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials to and from the production floor.
  • Manage the Logistics/Shipping Supervisor and associated team; set expectations for accuracy, throughput, and compliance with shipping, receiving, and inventory handling procedures.
  • Cookware with materials and supply chain functions on inventory control, purchasing support, and inbound/outbound shipment alignment to prevent production disruptions.
  • Monitor WMS and SAP inventory data to ensure accuracy of on-hand quantities, locations, and material status; drive cycle count compliance and discrepancy resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable shipping regulations, export control requirements, and customer packaging and labeling specifications.

Quality Compliance & Process Adherence

• Enforce adherence to operating procedures, control plans, and process specifications across all assigned production areas; ensure deviations are escalated and documented through the NCR/NCMR process.
• Foster a culture of discipline and a systems approach to problem solving; participate in root cause analysis activities (5 Whys, 8D) tied to CARs and nonconformances.
• Support spot audits to verify procedural compliance; document findings and drive timely closure of identified gaps.
• Support internal and external quality audit readiness (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and customer); ensure records, personnel, and process execution are audit-ready within areas of responsibility.

People Leadership & Development

• Directly supervise Sr. Production Supervisors, Planning and Logistics/Shipping Supervisor; set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct timely performance reviews.
• Participate in and enforce all policies relating to performance evaluations and career development planning; document performance issues and administer corrective actions in partnership with HR.
• Mentor key team members; identify high-potential employees for growth and provide stretch assignments and development opportunities to build bench strength across production, planning, and logistics functions.
• Create an environment where team members can successfully achieve professional career path goals; reinforce a team-oriented approach throughout all operational efforts.
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels; ensure two-way communication flows effectively between the production floor and operations leadership.

Continuous Improvement & EHS

• Track and identify new opportunities to improve operations, processes, logistics flows, and planning systems within areas of responsibility; escalate proposals to senior operations leadership.
• Partner with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Quality teams to support process qualifications, engineering change implementations, and experiment execution.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs); provide operational, planning, and logistics data and resources to support project execution.
• Ensure full EHS compliance within all assigned areas; reinforce adherence to chemical handling procedures, cleanroom safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Support incident investigations, safety observations, and near-miss reviews; hold direct reports accountable for timely corrective action completion and visible safety leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a management role overseeing production, planning, and/or logistics functions.
• Working knowledge of backend semiconductor manufacturing processes including wafer fabrication, grinding, dicing, singulation, plating, or assembly operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating production planning, scheduling, and logistics/shipping functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating within ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environments; familiarity with nonconformance processes, corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Whys), and production audit frameworks.
• Working knowledge of enterprise systems including SAP (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and develop supervisory and functional personnel across production, planning, and logistics areas.

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in cleanroom manufacturing environments with familiarity with PPE and contamination control protocols.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
• Prior experience with export control compliance (EAR/ITAR) or customer-specific packaging and labeling requirements.