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Production Floor Coordinator

MACOM · Lowell, MA · 1 mo ago
Writing$22–$36/hrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Cooking up daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
  • Acting as the go-to person on the manufacturing floor for shift execution and escalation support.
  • Providing real-time direction and decision-making to operators and technicians to maintain workflow continuity.
  • Monitoring Work-In-Process (WIP), tool status, and staffing to ensure optimal line balance and throughput.
  • Fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Hands-On Manufacturing Support

  • Performing fabrication processes (lithography, etch, metals, diffusion, implant, grind/polish, test, etc.) as needed to support production.
  • Sets up, operates, and monitors specialized semiconductor equipment to ensure product quality and process compliance.
  • Step in during staffing gaps, high-volume periods, or critical operations to maintain output.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Serving as a coach for technicians and operators on shift.
  • Training and mentoring team members on processes, equipment, and best practices.
  • Reinforcing adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and cleanroom protocols.
  • Working with the Shift Supervisor to coordinate work-in-process (WIP) flow, ensuring efficient movement of materials to maximize throughput and operational output.

Operational Execution & Continuous Improvement

  • Driving execution of daily priorities aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
  • Identifying and resolving operational issues, escalating complex challenges as needed.
  • Contributing to process improvements, efficiency gains, and waste reduction initiatives.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation, data entry, and reporting of production metrics.

Compliance & Safety

  • Ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems and all regulatory requirements.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean work environment, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and handling of chemicals.

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