On-Site Manufacturing Leader - Lean, Continuous Improvement

Ichor Systems, Inc.

Fremont (CA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ichor Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day production operations at our Fremont, CA facility.

This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacture of high-quality products while meeting customer delivery requirements and business objectives; the position is 100% on-site. You will lead production teams, drive operational excellence, collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Customer Program Management to hit

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
Experience in semiconductor, capital equipment, precision machining, contract manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, quality systems, and supply chain processes.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives are achieved.
Lead and develop supervisors and production personnel in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Monitor production schedules and capacity plans to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders.
Partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve production issues and improve operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
Manage labor planning, staffing levels, training, performance management, and employee development activities.
Support new product introductions and production ramp activities.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing processes.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to quality and operational challenges.
Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.