Production Manager

SkyWater Technology; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Benefits from day one

Medical

Dental

Mental health benefits

Vision

Legal planning

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On-site fitness facility

On-site self-serve market

Job summary

SkyWater Technology invites applications for the Fab Operations Manager position at our Minnesota facility. This role oversees all fabrication areas, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with process, equipment, and quality teams, driving engineering-led improvements and staff development while maintaining strong cross-functional communication. Strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing management.
• 2+ years in managing a significant manufacturing segment.
• Presents strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication areas and ensure safety and quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering to meet schedules.
• Lead and coach staff to foster continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

MES

SPC

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Fab Operations Manager (FOM)

Openings

2 Positions Available

Schedule

Compressed Work Week (12-hour shifts). Roles available for:

• B Shift (Front-Half): Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday. 6:00 PM- 6:15 AM. 10% Shift Differential.
• C Shift (Back-Half): Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday. 6:00 AM- 6:15 PM.

Security Requirement

US Citizenship Required (Ability to obtain/hold a government security clearance)

Primary Objective

The Fab Operations Manager oversees all semiconductor Fabrication areas. In this role, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering to produce products on schedule while meeting the highest standards of safety and quality.

Reporting & Leadership

• Dotted-Line Leadership: You will maintain a dotted-line reporting relationship with the Maintenance, Facilities, and Sustaining Supervisors on shift to ensure the right tactical priorities are being actively driven and executed across all operational areas.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Operational Execution: Ensure resources (manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity, and materials) are aligned to achieve Manufacturing goals. Utilize Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor Work-In-Progress (WIP), optimize cycle times, and ensure shift production targets are met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Process, Equipment, Industrial, Facility, Quality Engineering, and Planning Control. Work closely with engineering teams to lead the development and successful rollout of new technologies in the factory.
• People Leadership & Culture: Coach and develop staff to build leadership skills and functional knowledge. Lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, open communication, reward, recognition, respect, and professionalism.
• Safety, Quality & Yield: Enhance safety and quality programs to exceed company standards. Leverage Statistical Process Control (SPC) data and partner with engineering to identify out-of-control processes and drive line-yield improvements.
• Compliance & Communication: Act as a liaison between department management, subordinates, and the Operations Director to cascade policies, decisions, and communications. Take corrective action in accordance with company policy.

Required Qualifications

• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in Semiconductor manufacturing management. Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a significant segment of manufacturing.
• Education: A bachelor's degree is strongly preferred but not required (otherwise, a heavy emphasis is placed on equivalent hands-on industry leadership experience).
• Required Skills: Working knowledge of modern semiconductor software tools, including MES and SPC methodologies. Excellent oral/written communication skills and proficiency with MS Office. Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach, demonstrated organizational time management, and analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is strictly required to be eligible for a government security clearance.
• Preferred Assets (Plus): Lean manufacturing background. Demonstrated experience enhancing safety and quality programs.

Salary

The annual salary range for this role is $112,640 - $168,960.

There is a shift differential of 10% for the night shift.

Pay offered is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

Benefits

SkyWater offers a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits.

• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Benefit eligibility day one
• Medical
• Dental
• Mental health benefits
• Vision
• Legal planning
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• On-site fitness facility
• On-site self-serve market

Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE, including disability/vets

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.