Site Lead - Semiconductors & Photonics Ops (Halifax)

InPho; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity packages

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Inpho is building a backend semiconductor production site in Halifax. The Site Lead will assemble the team, stand up manufacturing lines, and own day-to-day operations once running.

You will oversee production execution, equipment readiness, staffing, compliance, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams. The role demands decisive leadership with deep semiconductor manufacturing experience, balancing hands-on problem solving with long-term operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, or electronics manufacturing.
• Proven leadership experience managing production teams or small manufacturing sites.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor equipment, cleanroom operations, and process flows.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to make fast, informed decisions.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross functional and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all production activities across wafer processing, assembly, test, or photonics manufacturing lines.
• Ensure daily output meets quality, yield, and delivery targets.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, supporting operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Manage and develop a small cross functional team including production operators, equipment technicians, and support staff.
• Oversee staffing, training, performance management, and shift planning.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all production equipment is maintained, calibrated, and operating at peak performance.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades with equipment engineering teams.
• Oversee facility needs including cleanroom operations, ESD controls, and environmental monitoring.
• Work closely with planning, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners to align production schedules and material availability.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) builds, ensuring smooth integration into site operations.
• Monitor WIP, cycle times, and bottlenecks; implement corrective actions to maintain flow.
• Ensure adherence to semiconductor manufacturing standards, cleanroom protocols, and safety regulations.
• Partner with quality engineering to address defects, excursions, and yield issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, and audit readiness.
• Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and data driven decision making.
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance process stability.
• Lead small scale capital projects or equipment expansions as the site grows.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational decision making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Semiconductor equipment familiarity

Cleanroom operations

Process flows

ISO/ SPC knowledge

Job description

Inpho is building a backend semiconductor production site in Halifax. The Site Lead will assemble the team, stand up manufacturing lines, and own day-to-day operations once running.

You will oversee production execution, equipment readiness, staffing, compliance, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, supply chain, and quality teams. The role demands decisive leadership with deep semiconductor manufacturing experience, balancing hands-on problem solving with long-term operational