Manufacturing Operations Manager - Semiconductors

Manufacturing Operations Manager - Semiconductors

European Tech Recruit is working closely with a leading sensor technology company based in Reutlingen, seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager with semiconductor experience to join their team.

Responsibilities:

1. Define, decide, and implement operations strategy and goals to exceed customer expectations for product ramp-up, costs, and delivery, while maximizing operational efficiency and optimizing the supplier base.
2. Manage day-to-day operations with external and internal manufacturing to fulfill customer demands. Set performance goals such as on-time delivery, yield, productivity improvements, and cost expectations, and drive suppliers to achieve these results.
3. Oversee the Operations team (Engineering, Supply Chain, Internal Production) that drives product and process improvements, with a strong link to R&D projects. Lead projects related to process improvements, product transfers, new process/product qualification, equipment lifecycle management, yield improvement, and ramp to mass production.
4. Lead the Sales & Operations Planning team to optimize a feasible and stable ‘global’ demand and supply plan for both short-term and long-term horizons. Coordinate with Product Marketing on demand forecasts and align plans with external manufacturing supply to ensure achievable sales and strategic goals.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales & marketing, planners, engineers, quality, procurement, legal, and management to develop and execute manufacturing strategies that ensure adequate capacity and competitive pricing for long-term growth.
6. Provide leadership, inspire and motivate staff to achieve excellence, and mentor team members in developing new skills.

Requirements:

1. MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemistry Engineering, Material Science, or related field.
2. Over 10 years of progressive semiconductor manufacturing experience in roles related to operations, technology development, product engineering, supply chain, external manufacturing, or working with fabless companies.
3. Strong technical knowledge of MEMS and ASIC process technologies, yield improvement, environmental sensors, device physics, and semiconductor manufacturing including packaging and testing operations.
4. Proven project management experience in managing process, product, or equipment transfer within the semiconductor industry.

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