Megasys Supervisor

Merck Electronics; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Electronics in Ireland is seeking a MEGASYS Operations Supervisor to oversee technicians in semiconductor gas and chemical management, ensuring uninterrupted supply for chip production.

You will lead shifts, drive safety and continuous improvement, coordinate projects, and act as the primary customer interface for operations. Travel is required, with potential relocation options for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 2+ years in semiconductor/chemical manufacturing
• Leadership or supervisory experience in electronics or chemical manufacturing
• Experience with on-site gas/chemical handling and safety processes

Responsibilities

• Drives safety-first culture with ZERO targets in safety and quality performance; supervise BSP safety processes/requirements for shifts
• Drives continuous improvement by implementing site changes based on metrics and needs across shifts
• Ensures flawless handoffs between shifts with clear communication of customer expectations and deadlines
• Main customer contact for Operations and project activities; ensures sustaining activities are completed
• Communicates customer activity, e.g., delayed requests, equipment status, and action item completion
• Trains and certifies technicians to reach required proficiency per scope of work
• Maintains MAXIMO and online systems to address operational concerns and reduce downtime
• Performs 8D investigations; conducts root cause analysis and closes action items
• Monitors equipment/service excursions and escalates appropriately
• Maintains online shift schedule, oversees attendance, and provides performance feedback

Skills

Leadership

MS Office proficiency

Safety culture awareness

Quality improvement

Coaching / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 2+ years in semiconductor manufacturing

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or chemical science

Tools

MAXIMO

Job description

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

MEGASYS Operations Supervisor

Your Role

MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

In the MEGASYS® Operations Supervisor role you will oversee technicians’ daily activities essential in ensuring the supply of chemicals and gases necessary for producing chips used in various electronic devices. Additionally, the Operations Supervisor will coordinate and support total gas and chemical management projects, operations scheduling, execution, and completion activities and is a key customer interface for all operations. This position provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity for individuals eager to contribute to a dynamic and expanding business.

Join us in delivering exceptional service and driving flawless execution. If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career in the semiconductor industry and are open to travel and mobility, we have opportunities available nationwide. We seek individuals who are adaptable and willing to travel, with potential relocation options for the right candidates. We would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Drives safety-first culture with constant safety messages, communications, and team interaction to meet ZERO targets in safety and quality performance. Supervise BSP safety processes/requirements for shifts and assigned employees (spot checks)
• Drives a continuous improvement culture of making operational changes based on site needs and critical metrics. Responsible for implementing change across shifts; inspires change notification and compliance of changes across shifts
• Shift change responsibility reinforcement; ensures flawless handoff from shift-to-shift ensuring accurate communication on customer expectations and project deadlines
• Main customer contact for all Operations and project activities. Drives accurate completion of all sustaining activities, maintaining ZERO gas or chemical interruptions.
• Communicates customer activity, such as reporting on delayed service requests, equipment reset status, and action item list completion
• Trains and certifies technicians to attain the level of proficiency required to perform service in each of the skill areas according to the scope of work
• Completes preventative and corrective maintenance and takes ownership of non-conforming events database (MAXIMO). Maintains online systems to address operational concerns in a timely manner reducing the amount of downtime
• Performs 8D investigations with the use of the 8D problem-solving format. Conducts root cause investigations, develops and closes action items
• Monitors and reports on any equipment or service excursion and performs appropriate escalation to customer
• Maintains online shift schedule, supervises all attendance and performance-related issues, and delivers employee feedback as recommended or required

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 2+ years of experience in a semiconductor, chemical or other manufacturing setting
• 1+ years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, team building, or supervisory experience in an electronics or chemical manufacturing setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or chemical science discipline
• 3+ years of demonstrated leadership, mentorship, coaching, team building, or supervisory experience in an electronics or chemical manufacturing setting.
• Experience in MAXIMO or other maintenance database systems
• Demonstrated coaching, mentoring and team building skills
• Knowledge of gas and chemical systems and SEMI construction standards
• Proficient in MS applications such as SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!