Gas and Chemical Systems (GCS) Operations Manager

Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and 401(k) matching

Onsite café and fitness facilities

Paid PTO and holidays

Job summary

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a GCS Operations Manager to lead gas and chemical systems operations 24/7, coordinating CCR, IRP, and maintenance teams. You will champion safety, drive reliability, and manage budgets while coordinating with engineering and vendors to deliver world-class results.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, developing teams, and advancing safety initiatives at a cutting-edge semiconductor site in Austin. Strong leadership and Lean skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in facilities or semiconductor manufacturing.
• 4+ years of experience leading technician teams in a large scale manufacturing environment.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to personally represent the group in all matters to executive levels (internal and external).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of gas and chemical systems through CCR teams.
• Develop newly formed IRP team to support urgent response needs in the field.
• Lead safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world-class safety performance.
• Drive improvements in equipment and part management using lean principles.
• Monitor alarms and system health; provide first-level response to issues.
• Represent the department to external groups and agencies; manage annual budgets.
• Support safety and quality projects to improve GCS system performance and reliability.
• Lead planning and hiring to sustain an operations team for a new facility.

Skills

Leadership

Presentation skills

Lean principles

Safety culture

Education

BS degree in engineering

Job description

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow. Come innovate with us!

Position Summary

As the GCS (Gas & Chemical Systems) Operations Manager at Samsung you will be responsible for safe operation of gas and chemical supply to the site. This includes overseeing CCR (control room) shifts, IRP (incident response and planning team), maintenance teams, and GCS Planning & Support team. In this position, you are responsible for leading multiple teams focused on daily equipment management. You will achieve outstanding execution and safety performance in daily 24/7 operations of gas and chemical supply systems. You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance and vendor led teams to achieve results. You will be a champion of safety and deliver world’s-best performance in all work.

Role and Responsibilities

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible:

• Primary Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Oversee daily operations of gas and chemical systems through CCR teams
  
  
  • Develop newly formed IRP team to support urgent response needs in the field
  
  
  • Leadership and participation in safety initiatives, programs, and activities to drive world class safety performance
  
  
  • Drive improvements in equipment and part management, employing lean principles effectively
  
  
  • Monitor alarms, system health, and provide first level response to equipment issues
  
  
  • Serve as an ideal representative of the department and site to external groups and agencies
  
  
  • Develop and manage annual expense budgets
  
  
  • Support the development of safety and quality projects to improve GCS system performance and reliability
  
  
  • Continually drive group culture toward greater learning, development, and overall job satisfaction
  
  
  • Lead team planning and hiring process to sustain an operations team for a new facility.
  
  
  • Safety Leadership:
    
    
    
    • Lead operation technician forums to maintain a collaborative culture of proactive safety actions and protocols
    
    
    • Drive increasing knowledge and competencies of employees to support safety innovation
    
    
    • Achieve World Class Results: Establish and reinforce site and team goals
    
    
    • Drive improvement through vision and effective resource management and prioritization
    
    
    • Anticipate future needs and guide the organization towards effective strategies
    
    
    • Advance and support Facilities strategies and initiatives for improved safety, reliability, and performance
    
    
    • Provide innovative and forward-thinking to drive industry-leading strategies
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • High Level Representation:
    
    
    
    • Provide effective representation of the department and the site for commercial and strategic considerations with current and prospective vendors and contractors
    
    
    • Collaborate and drive understanding and strategy with all Samsung fabs globally (Korea, China)
    
    
    • Ensure Compliance: Ensure all operations and documentation meet standards of OSHA, EPA, and local agencies
    
    
    • Partner and collaborate with the site Environmental Health & Safety department to maintain robust safety operations
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Employee Development:
    
    
    
    • Lead a culture of learning and self-improvement
    
    
    • Sponsor and promote programs and a business environment of dedicated employee progression
    
    
    • Attract and develop expertise in key areas to support strategic site needs
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering preferred


• 8+ years of experience in facilities or semiconductor manufacturing


• 4+ years of experience leading technician teams in a large scale manufacturing environment


• Strong presentation skills and the ability to personally represent the group in all matters to executive levels (internal and external)


• The current base salary range for this role is between $131,000 - $200,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience.


• Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.


• This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.

Total Rewards

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting


• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities


• Paid maternity and paternity leave


• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays


• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.

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