Production Manager - Wafer Fab OperationsThe Camas Wafer Fab is a growing 150mm, high-volume, 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing facility producing leading-edge precision integrated circuits that support Analog Devices' diverse portfolio of semiconductor solutions.
The
Production Manager is responsible for leading daily manufacturing execution across assigned production shifts within the wafer fabrication facility. This role directly manages a team of Production Supervisors and indirectly leads approximately 120 - 150 Operators, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.
The Production Manager plays a critical role in achieving site objectives related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Cost, and Employee Development while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
We are hiring
two Production Managers to support either our
Front Half or
Back Half production teams. These roles support a compressed workweek schedule covering Days and Nights (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday).
Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership - Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Provide leadership, direction, and support to a team of 6-8 Production Supervisors overseeing approximately 120 - 150 operators between two shifts.
- Lead workforce growth initiatives, including recruiting, onboarding, and developing new manufacturing talent, with the potential to expand the operator workforce by potentially 40 additional employees as the site continues to grow.
- Execute production plans and staffing strategies to meet customer demand while maintaining operational stability.
- Monitor manufacturing performance through operational metrics, dashboards, and visual management systems to drive timely decision-making and issue resolution.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Supply Chain teams and leaders to resolve operational challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
- Support the introduction of new products, process changes, and manufacturing technologies while ensuring operational readiness and stable execution.
- Champion the adoption of digital manufacturing tools, automation solutions, and data-driven decision-making throughout the production organization.
Operational Excellence - Promote a safe and healthy workplace by enforcing cleanroom protocols, 5S Standards, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Drive quality performance through disciplined problem-solving methodologies, including 8D, 5 Whys, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and root cause analysis.
- Monitor and improve key performance indicators including cycle time, productivity, labor efficiency, throughput, and schedule attainment.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen overall manufacturing performance.
- Partner in capacity planning and resource allocation activities to maximize throughput and operational flexibility.
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance activities while maintaining adherence to manufacturing and quality standards.
- Utilize manufacturing systems, analytics, and operational data to identify trends and drive sustainable performance improvements.
People Leadership - Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance management, succession planning, and talent development activities to strengthen organizational capability.
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives to ensure workforce readiness and operational success.
- Develop cross-training and skill-building programs that enhance workforce flexibility and employee growth.
- Drive effective communication across shifts and departments through daily operating reviews, shift handoffs, team meetings, and employee communications.
- Model and promote ADI's Enterprise Excellence Guiding Principles through visible leadership and operational discipline.
Schedule This is an exempt leadership position supporting a 24/7 continuous semiconductor manufacturing operation at the Camas, WA Wafer Fab.
Production Managers are assigned responsibility for either the
Front Half or
Back Half of the production week and generally work a compressed schedule of:
Or
Shift hours will be determined based on business needs and assignment.
Minimum Qualifications - 5+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, cleanroom operations, or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success leading supervisors and large frontline manufacturing teams in a high-volume production environment.
- Previous management experience in a semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, production planning, quality systems, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience utilizing manufacturing systems such as MES, ERP/MRP platforms, production scheduling, dispatching systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven ability to leverage operational data and analytics to improve performance and drive business results.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while balancing safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement certification.
- Experience supporting automation initiatives, digital manufacturing systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Experience leading operations within a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and/or other government agencies. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: No
Shift Type: Variable
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $112,000 to $154,000.
- Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
- This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors
- This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
- Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.
