Sr Manager, Manufacturing to join us in
Chandler, AZ!The Senior Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. This role drives capacity planning, process improvements, and workforce development while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet customer requirements. The position focuses on enhancing manufacturing performance through strategic planning, continuous improvement, and effective leadership.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Manage all day-to-day manufacturing activities, including setting priorities, capacity planning, and workforce allocation.
- Ensure factory performance meets targets for delivery, quality, cycle time, and cost efficiency.
- Lead initiatives for manufacturing process capability and continuous quality improvement.
- Review and optimize manufacturing line design for maximum efficiency.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement across the factory.
- Develop and maintain training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel.
- Hire, train, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
- Collaborate with materials, engineering, and quality teams to resolve customer issues, mitigate schedule risks, and address material shortages.
- Oversee facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance as required.
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.
- Expertise in production efficiency, factory utilization, and process control methodologies.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; experience with MANMAN preferred.
- Solid technical knowledge of semiconductor equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive collaborative problem-solving.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation capabilities.
- Skilled in engineering tools and continuous improvement techniques.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to extended work hours when necessary.
Education, Certifications, Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering discipline/equivalent; APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
- 10+ years of directly related Manufacturing experience preferably in Semiconductor capital equipment industry highly desired.
- 5+ 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.
