Manager I, Manufacturing Operations
Originally posted 9 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role leads a team of Process Technicians supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. This leader will develop a high-performing technical workforce, drive operational excellence, and ensure consistent execution of manufacturing processes.
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Process Technicians, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.
- Drive day-to-day manufacturing execution to ensure operational targets related to safety, quality, output, and cycle time are consistently achieved.
- Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify process gaps, resolve technical challenges, and improve manufacturing performance.
- Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment utilization.
- Lead shift operations and resource allocation activities to ensure effective coverage and support of production priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving methodologies.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Manufacturing, or a related STEM field.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced technology manufacturing, or a similar technical environment.
- Experience leading technical teams, projects, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience developing and coaching employees through structured training and capability-building programs.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Nice to have
- Experience within semiconductor wafer fabrication, deposition, advanced packaging, or related manufacturing technologies.
- Prior leadership experience managing technicians, operators, or manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), manufacturing KPIs, and factory performance management.
- Experience driving operational excellence initiatives with demonstrated business impact.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automated production environments, and data-driven manufacturing.
- Experience leveraging digital tools, automation, AI, or advanced analytics to improve manufacturing performance and workforce productivity.
Skills: manufacturing execution, operational targets, process gaps, continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma
This role has been open 35 days — well below the 52-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2481
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Median days open
52 d
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Median salary
$97k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | ASM International | All employers we track in this specialty (2481 roles · 79 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 17 | 2481 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 263 | 9879 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 51 d | 52 d (−1 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $97k |
Skills observed across this category: manufacturing execution, operational targets, process gaps, continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 399 open roles · median 77 d
- Applied Materials · 253 open roles · median 36 d
- Entegris · 232 open roles · median 35 d
- Lam Research · 109 open roles · median 57 d
- Infineon Technologies · 91 open roles · median 56 d
- onsemi · 70 open roles · median 69 d
How we counted: 2481 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 79 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.