Manufacturing Operations Manager (Wafer Fab)

About the role

Analog Devices is hiring two Production Managers for its Camas, WA Wafer Fab, a 150mm, high-volume, 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing facility. Each manager leads daily manufacturing execution for assigned shifts, directly supervises a team of 6-8 Production Supervisors and indirectly oversees about 120-150 operators, and supports either the Front Half or Back Half of the production week. The schedule is compressed, covering Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts, meeting safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost objectives.
• Manage Production Supervisors and lead workforce growth, including recruiting, onboarding and training, with potential expansion of the operator workforce by 40 people.
• Run production plans and staffing strategies, monitor performance via dashboards and visual management, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and Supply Chain.
• Support new products, process changes and digital manufacturing tools, and enforce cleanroom protocols, 5S standards and regulatory compliance.
• Drive quality using 8D, 5 Whys, SPC and root cause analysis, and track cycle time, productivity, labor efficiency, throughput and schedule attainment.
• Lead, coach and develop supervisors, run performance management and succession planning, and run shift handoffs and operating reviews.

Required profile

• 5+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, cleanroom operations or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment.
• Previous management experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
• Proven ability to lead supervisors and large frontline teams in a high-volume environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management or a related field, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar certification, and experience in a 24/7 environment.

Required skills

• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems and continuous improvement.
• Experience with MES, ERP/MRP, production scheduling, dispatching systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use operational data and analytics to improve performance.

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $112,000 to $154,000, with a discretionary performance-based bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time.
• 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave exceeding Washington State requirements.