KLA Tencor

GWS Operational Excellence Program Support Lead

KLA Tencor$121K — $206K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in process improvement for large global organizations.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or relevant methodologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement process improvements within GWS.
  • Support internal partners in Facilities Management and broader business functions.
  • Drive design and implementation of new business processes.
  • Monitor and analyze effectiveness of new initiatives and processes.
  • Provide training on new processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop operational excellence improvement programs.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to drive process enhancements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(K) with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and student debt assistance.
  • Wellness benefits and employee assistance program (EAP).
Full Job Description
Group/Division
The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
  • Identify and implement process improvements within the GWS organization, with a critical focus on global standardization for Processes, Documentation and Data
  • Support key internal partners (Facilities Projects/Governance & Control) Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) & Space Control + working with wider business groups (Finance, Procurement & Engineering organizations).
  • Drive the design and implementation of new business processes with organizational context and priorities in mind.
  • Monitor, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of new initiatives and processes, making adjustments as needed.
  • Work closely with operational leaders and key internal partners to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
  • Provide training and guidance to teams on new processes and how to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement further operational excellence improvement programs.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams to drive process improvements.
  • Establish and support key performance metrics and dashboards for monitoring operational performance.
  • Assist in facilitating change management by leading and supporting operational and global initiatives within GWS.
  • Support internal GWS process development (with focus on standardization, compliance, regulations, and operational & business standards (including ISO and equivalent).


Preferred Skills:
  • Proven "real world" experiences.
  • Multi year familiarity within High-Tech industries.
  • Awareness of relevant industry-specific regulations and standards.
  • Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Beneficial Experience:
  • ISO process and auditing
  • Statistical analysis skills
  • Technical focus (Semiconductor or Pharmaceutical is preferable) - clean room experience is an advantage.
  • Software packages including Power BI, Project Management software, SharePoint, Dashboards & MS office suite


Minimum Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field of work.
  • Minimum eight (8) years experience developing, implementing and leading process improvement programs with large global organizations.
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant methodologies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and manage cross-functional projects.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Strong organizational and personal time management.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Base Pay Range: $121,500.00 - $206,600.00 Annually

Primary Location: USA-CA-Milpitas-KLA

KLA's total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

About KLA Tencor

KLA Corporation is a global capital equipment company that provides process control solutions for semiconductor and related industries. The Company's products are also used in a number of other high technology industries, including the packaging, light emitting diode (LED), power device and compound semiconductor markets. Its products and services are used by bare wafer, integrated circuit (IC), lithography reticle (reticle or mask) and disk manufacturers around the world. The Company's inspection and metrology products and related offerings are categorized in various groups, including Chip Manufacturing, Wafer Manufacturing, Reticle Manufacturing, LED, Power Device and Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing, Data Storage Media/Head Manufacturing, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Manufacturing, and General Purpose/Lab Applications.
Learn more about KLA Tencor
Size
11,300 employees
Market Cap
$52 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+21.5%
Revenue
$6 billion
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