Texas Instruments

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Texas Instruments$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ years of semiconductor manufacturing operations experience, preferably with 200mm wafers.
  • Proven experience in high-volume manufacturing leadership and line performance accountability.
  • Strong problem-solving and project management skills supported by data-driven decision-making.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to interact across all factory levels and with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage FAB manufacturing operations and team to meet performance goals.
  • Oversee line performance and coordinate rapid issue resolution for tools and processes.
  • Facilitate cross-functional coordination to improve factory activity and cycle time.
  • Leverage manufacturing science principles in tactical leadership to meet safety and cost goals.
  • Maximize factory automation utilization to boost productivity and streamline workflows.
  • Coach and develop section managers to maintain operations in a 24/7 environment.
  • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement among the team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate personal needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Branch Manager to lead 200mm wafer FAB manufacturing operations and drive manufacturing excellence in a fast-paced production environment. This role is well suited for a hands on, visionary leader with semiconductor operations experience and a strong IE foundation that is driven to achieve operational results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operational Leadership:
    • Lead and Manage FAB manufacturing operations and the manufacturing team. Ensure execution against daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, consistently meeting safety, quality and line performance objectives.
    • Own line performance and lead daily constraint mitigation of tools, process flexibility, and labor through rapid issue resolution.
    • Drive cross-functional coordination across all FAB branches and support functions to continuously improve and maintain stable factory activity & cycle time.
    • Drive tactical leadership on a basis of data and manufacturing science principles to ensure site goals are met across safety, quality, activity and cost.
  • Productivity and Automation:
    • Own the utilization of factory automation assets at entitlement to enable maximum productivity for our team.
    • Lead direct labor productivity improvements and automation readiness- optimize manufacturing workflows and eliminate tasks with partnership of the engineering teams to achieve best in class productivity and eliminate waste.
  • Team Development and Leadership
    • Lead, coach, and develop section managers and supervisors to sustain operations with consistent activity in a fast-paced 7x24 manufacturing environment.
    • Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
    • Set clear performance expectations and development priorities for leaders
    • Define and execute a workforce roadmap to ensure the organization can meet current and future manufacturing needs.


Qualifications

Requirements & Qualifications:
  • BS in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • 7 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations with progressive management responsibilities. 200mm semiconductor experience preferred.
  • Technical, Functional & Leadership Expertise
    • Experience leading a team in a high volume manufacturing environment with direct accountability for line performance
    • Demonstrated data-based decision making, problem-solving, and project management.
    • Strong communications skills with the ability to concisely communicate to senior leadership and to all levels within the factory workforce (verbally & written).
    • Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Support Teams, and between factories.
    • Experience building an organizational structure to drive efficiencies and achieve results


Preferred qualifications:
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
  • Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
  • Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery


About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

About Texas Instruments

National Semiconductor is a semiconductor manufacturer, specializing in analog devices and subsystems, headquartered in Santa Clara, California. The products of National Semiconductor include power management circuits, display drivers, audio and operational amplifiers, communication interface products and data conversion solutions. National's key markets include wireless handsets, displays and a variety of broad electronics markets, including medical, automotive, industrial, and test and measurement applications.

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