Senior Manufacturing Manager

United StatesOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Semiconductor manufacturing
Wafer fabrication
Cleanroom operations
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Greenfield
Brownfield
Project management
High-volume manufacturing

Role summary

Nokia's Direct Production team is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. This role involves collaborating with various departments to resolve operational challenges and champion continuous improvement initiatives. The manager will lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors and related personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement. Key responsibilities include developing cross-training and skill-building programs to enhance workforce flexibility and employee growth. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing environments, including experience with wafer fabrication startups and high-volume manufacturing.

Job Family Description

Direct Production (DP) covers the overall manufacturing operations of Nokia. Contains the direction and monitoring of business' operational processes concerning production, man and machinery performance, and maintenance, as well as related cost controls, quality, and packaging tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, IT, Industrial Engineering, and other groups to resolve operational challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and strengthen overall manufacturing performance
Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors, Training, and Production Control personnel, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
Develop cross-training and skill-building programs that enhance workforce flexibility and employee growth

Qualifications

7+ years of leadership experience in Semiconductor manufacturing, Wafer fabrication, Cleanroom operations, or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment. Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits highly preferred
Experience leading a Greenfield or Brownfield semiconductor wafer fabrication startup
Project management
Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with a proven track record of performing in a high-volume manufacturing environment

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