Global Operational Excellence Manager, Industrial Engineering

Tower Semiconductor Ltd.; Newport Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Semiconductor Ltd. in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Global Operational Excellence Manager in Industrial Engineering to lead the company's worldwide IE activities and drive manufacturing excellence.

You will partner with local IE leaders to identify bottlenecks, improve OEE, reduce cycle times, and standardize planning models. A BS in Industrial or Systems Engineering is required, with 3+ years in management in semiconductor operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering; MS preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, TOC, Lean, inventory, capacity planning.
• Excellent data-driven problem-solving with analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Industrial Engineering activities and drive OEE improvements.
• Coordinate with local IE leaders to improve productivity and delivery.
• Establish standardized analytical models for planning and KPI tracking.
• Drive global capacity management programs and cross-functional projects.
• Set and monitor global procedures for operational management.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

OEE improvement

Education

B.S. Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Global Operational Excellence Manager, Industrial Engineering

Location: Newport Beach, CA, USA, 92660

Company: Tower Semiconductor Ltd.

Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

Job Description

The Operational Excellence IE Manager leads the company’s global Industrial Engineering activities, collaborating with local IE leaders to drive manufacturing excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness through the implementation of best known methods and systems. This role is responsible for identifying bottlenecks in every Fab and driving OEE improvements to enhance productivity, cycle time, and on-time delivery to customers. Additionally, the Manager focuses on establishing standardized analytical models across the organization specifically for planning, KPI tracking, and WIP management.

This Job Is For You If

• You can manage the corporate IE managers' forum
• You can manage and lead cross function global projects, from planning through implementation, for OEE improvement, budget control and savings, improved WIP management, improved ergonomic and better operator efficiency, CAPEX management, etc
• You can set global procedures for better operational management and monitor the compliance
• You can lead corporate capacity management programs
• You can drive manufacturing excellence through benchmark study
• You are uncompromisingly passionate about solving complex problems using methods and data
• You are curious and strive for excellence in everything that you do
• You have the experience to lead global cross functional teams in a dynamic and changing environment

Job Requirements

• B.S Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering degree required but Master's degree preferred
• Industrial engineering expert, extensive experience in semiconductor environment
• Minimum 3 years of management experience
• Wide experience in manufacturing and operations management techniques required
• Experience in optimization, tool modeling and performance metrics preferred
• Ability to communicate with external and internal multi-cultural stakeholders
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Science (scheduling/dispatching, TOC, Lean, Push/Pull system, inventory management, capacity planning, etc.)
• High analytical skills and data driven
• Strong understanding of statistics, data analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to attend to details while keeping big picture in mind