Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering; APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
6+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally in semiconductor capital equipment.
3+ years of engineering experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong leadership and organizational skills for managing complex operations.
Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems, with Visual or SAP experience preferred.
Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and engineering tools is desirable.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities, including scheduling and resource allocation.
Ensure factory performance meets targets for delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
Implement continuous quality improvement initiatives and sustain manufacturing process capability.
Oversee manufacturing line design and optimization for productivity.
Develop training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel.
Recruit, train, and develop team members for a high-performing workforce.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues and mitigate delivery risks.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Potential involvement in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance.
Full Job Description
The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages capacity planning, and fosters a culture of operational excellence. By leveraging manufacturing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the manager ensures factory performance meets organizational goals for cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all day-to-day manufacturing activities, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
Ensure factory performance meets targets for on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
Implement and sustain manufacturing process capability and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Oversee manufacturing line design and optimization for maximum productivity.
Develop and maintain training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel.
Recruit, train, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
Collaborate with Materials, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to resolve customer issues, mitigate delivery risks, and address material shortages.
Drive cultural and operational improvements across the factory.
May oversee site facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex manufacturing operations.
Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; experience with Visual or SAP preferred.
Solid understanding of factory utilization, production efficiency, and process control methodologies.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and engineering tools desirable.
Skilled in KPI management and continuous improvement practices.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Education, Certifications, Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering discipline/equivalent; APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
Experience Requirement:
6+ years of directly related Manufacturing experience preferably in Semiconductor capital equipment industry highly desired.
3+ years of directly related Engineering experience preferably in Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
Proven strong team building and personnel development experience.
Gas/liquid delivery systems experience a plus.
Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment a plus.
About Ultra Clean Technologies
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. The company is headquartered in Hayward, California and has operations in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Ultra Clean Holdings was founded in 1991 and has since grown to become a leading provider of critical subsystems and services for the semiconductor industry. The company's products and services are used in the production of semiconductors, flat panel displays, and other high-tech products.
