Manufacturing Manager

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials (Europe) N.V.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead front-line operations in a 24/7 CMP environment. You will ensure resources, materials, and technical support are in place to meet production needs safely and efficiently.

The role drives CIP and capital planning, partners with Planning and Maintenance, and mentors supervisors to uphold safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, operations management, or related field preferred; AS/HS with leadership experience may qualify.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience in high-volume environments; chemical manufacturing a plus.
• 5+ years in frontline leadership within manufacturing; leading ops and technical staff a plus.
• Experience developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans.
• Strong computer skills; MS Office; SAP and LIMS experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and wear a respirator; safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, develops, and supports front-line supervisory team for CMP manufacturing in a 24/7 environment.
• Drives safety and quality cultures to achieve incident-free performance.
• Collaborates with Planning to meet customer demand safely, timely and to quality.
• Maintains staffing plans, including vacation and overtime coverage as needed.
• Coordinates with Facility Maintenance for downtime and preventive maintenance.
• Leads process and equipment troubleshooting with Process Engineering and Maintenance.
• Develops resource, capital and project plans; drives CIP improvements.
• Supports Environmental, Safety & Health, and Quality programs and projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Frontline leadership

Manufacturing operations

Safety compliance

Process troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Staffing & scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

AS or High School diploma with leadership experience

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, Arizona facility for a Manufacturing Manager!

The Role

The Manufacturing Manager ensures that the front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials and technical support needed to meet the ongoing product needs of the CMP Business safely and effectively. The Manufacturing Manager also helps drive activities designed to ensure that capital investment plans, resource plans, and continuous improvement plans (CIP) are maintained to support stable and sustainable growth of our manufacturing capabilities.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Recruits, develops, and supports the front-line supervisory team needed to manage the ongoing operations of CMP manufacturing safely and effectively in a 24/7 environment
• In conjunction with the CMP Supervisors, consistently drives and reinforces the safety and quality cultures necessary to achieve incident free performance
• Collaborates with Planning to develop, deploy, and execute the ongoing production plans to assure that customer demand is met in a safe and timely fashion and at a quality level that meets expectations
• Works with the CMP Supervisors to develop and maintain the staffing plans needed to ensure uninterrupted 24 X 7 operations, including the approval of vacation coverage and/or overtime coverage as needed
• Works closely with Facility Maintenance to arrange the work schedules and system downtime windows such that preventative and reactive maintenance work are completed successfully
• Leads front line process and equipment troubleshooting activities and works closely with Process Engineering and Maintenance to ensure that inoperable or marginal equipment is addressed and brought back into its expected operating window
• Helps develop and maintain the resource, capital and project plans necessary to support the ongoing growth of the business; identifies continuous improvement opportunities and works within the site MOC plan to implement safety, quality, and capacity improvements
• Supports Environmental, Safety & Health, and Quality department programs and requirements, new products, and special projects as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• BS degree in engineering, operations management, or related field preferred. Candidates with an AS degree or High School diploma with relevant manufacturing leadership experience that meet the other requirements may be considered.
• 8+ years manufacturing experience required, preferably in a high-volume environment. Familiarity with high purity chemical manufacturing a plus
• 5+ years’ experience in a frontline leadership position within a manufacturing environment; experience leading both operational and professional technical employees a plus
• Demonstrated experience with developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred; prior experience with SAP and LIMS is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

MENTAL & EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Resilience - Adapting well in the face of workplace stressors, the ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations, the ability to remain poised under all circumstances, the ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
• Communication - The ability to successfully and professionally express and exchangeideasand meanings with all levels of employees in the organization, the ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients, the ability to work as an integral part of a team, ability to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Reasoning and decision-making - The ability to understand, remember and follow verbal and written instructions, the ability to reason logically and make sound decisions.
• Comprehension - The ability to complete tasks without direct supervision, the ability to simultaneously address multiple complete problems.
• Organizational skills - Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, the ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and interruptions, the ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines or productivity quotas.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committedto providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department ([e-mail]).