Plant Manager, Semiconductor Manufacturing – Lean Leader

IQE PLC; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LTIPs

Health insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k with company match

Long service awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IQE PLC is seeking a Plant Manager in Spokane to lead the substrate manufacturing site, owning safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. You will partner with Engineering, EHS, HR, Finance, and Global Operations to drive performance and continuous improvement.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in semiconductor manufacturing, strong leadership and decision-making skills, and a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing or advanced materials.
• Experience leading a manufacturing site or large production organization.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and accountability for site operations, ensuring alignment with IQE objectives and safety standards.
• Lead and manage all site functions including manufacturing, engineering, facilities, EHS, quality, and support teams.
• Own site performance across safety, quality, yield, delivery, cost, productivity, and engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, yield and cost improvements).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing leadership

Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

IQE PLC is seeking a Plant Manager in Spokane to lead the substrate manufacturing site, owning safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people leadership. You will partner with Engineering, EHS, HR, Finance, and Global Operations to drive performance and continuous improvement.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in semiconductor manufacturing, strong leadership and decision-making skills, and a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) in a technical field.