Google

Senior Operations Manager, Wafer Fabrication, Raxium

Google$214K — $299K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
  • 12 years in manufacturing operations leadership within a wafer fabrication facility.
  • 10 years in people management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production teams and ensure achievement of operational goals.
  • Maximize throughput by managing tool, labor, and material constraints.
  • Oversee material logistics including inbound, shipping, and internal movement.
  • Define and track key operational metrics, presenting findings to executives.
  • Promote a Lean manufacturing model and mentor teams on efficiency projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Access to professional development and educational resources.
  • Retirement savings plans with company matching.
  • Equity opportunities in the company.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial), Materials Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 12 years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership and scheduling within a wafer fabrication facility.
  • 10 years of experience in people management.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
  • Experience in SPC (Statistical Process Control) and its operational implementation for process monitoring and yield stability.
  • Proven experience in managing the operational aspects of a larger III-V fab in the US or equivalent. Experience capacity planning and factory simulation within a complex, large-scale, high-mix/high-volume semiconductor environment.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, JMP) to drive data-based decisions for metrics and reporting.
  • Excellent communication, people-management, and change management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.


Responsibilities
  • Lead all production teams (epi, fab, test). Ensure execution against daily, weekly, and quarterly goals, consistently meeting safety, quality, and output objectives.
  • Maximize fab throughput by driving daily constraint mitigation for tools, labor, and material, identifying and resolving bottlenecks across the entire production flow.
  • Direct all inbound, shipping, receiving, and internal material movement. Implement inventory strategies to optimize stock levels for raw materials, consumables, and finished goods while mitigating obsolescence risks.
  • Define, track, and drive key operational metrics (e.g., OEE, Cycle Time, Yield, WIP). Develop and present regular performance reports directly to executive leadership.
  • Advocate a Lean manufacturing model. Lead and mentor teams to execute continuous efficiency projects that actively reduce waste and improve overall cycle times.


Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $214000 - $299000 (USD) 25% bonus target equity benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google .

About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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