Semiconductor Manufacturing GM: Precision Ops Leader

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Phoenix, AZ seeks a General Manager to lead our manufacturing facility, scaling operations to meet rising global demand in the semiconductor equipment sector. This hands-on role focuses on precision machining, process excellence, and rapid problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA a plus), and proven experience with Lean and Six Sigma, cGMP/ISO, and customer-facing collaboration to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; MBA a plus.
• 5–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in machining or precision manufacturing preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality systems (cGMP/ISO) and EHS regulations.
• Proven success driving operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end factory operations, including machining, manufacturing, planning, and quality.
• Drive performance in a high-growth, high-mix, precision manufacturing environment.
• Build, develop, and lead multi-shift teams, fostering accountability and engagement.
• Deliver throughput, on-time delivery, and cost goals while maintaining quality.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, and OSHA/EHS requirements.
• Champion a safety-first culture across all operations.
• Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Partner with Engineering to launch new products and semiconductor technologies.
• Act as a key customer interface, hosting site visits and presenting performance.
• Manage KPIs, budgets, and capacity planning to support rapid growth.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety laws and company policy.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

Job description

Socket.dev in Phoenix, AZ seeks a General Manager to lead our manufacturing facility, scaling operations to meet rising global demand in the semiconductor equipment sector. This hands-on role focuses on precision machining, process excellence, and rapid problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10+ years in manufacturing leadership, a Bachelor’s degree (MBA a plus), and proven experience with Lean and Six Sigma, cGMP/ISO, and customer-facing collaboration to