Supervisor 1, Facilities

LAM RESEARCH Corporation; Fremont (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LAM RESEARCH Corporation in Fremont, California is seeking a Gas and Chemical Logistics Supervisor to manage supplier operations and maintain efficient facility support. This leadership role requires overseeing a team, managing budgets, and ensuring stable supply chains for gases and chemicals.

The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in a related field and demonstrate strong operational management skills. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining on-site and remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• 6 years of industrial experience, preferably in semiconductor.
• Experience in contractor management and coordination.
• Experience supporting semiconductor sub-fab/direct support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for Gas and Chemical Logistics team.
• Manage annual operating budget and financial planning.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for continuity.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational management

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Industrial gas systems knowledge

Industrial water systems knowledge

Job description

The impact you’ll make

The Gas and Chemical Logistics Supervisor is responsible for the program management of contracted operations and maintenance service providers at the Fremont, California site. This role ensures effective oversight of service provider performance, including on‑site leadership responsible for routine operations, maintenance execution, and personnel management. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient facility and laboratory support operations.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership and management oversight for the Gas and Chemical Logistics and Inventory Management team, ensuring proper staffing, performance, and operational continuity.
• Own and manage the annual operating budget, including blanket purchase orders and invoice approvals to support:
  • Service provider labor
  • Bulk gases and chemical supplies
  • Spare parts and consumables
  • Gas and chemical disposal
  • Emergency repairs
• Quarterly spending forecasts and financial planning.
• Monitor and report on gas and chemical usage, spending, market trends, supplier lead times, and overall inventory performance.
• Ensure uninterrupted availability of gases and chemicals by maintaining strong supplier relationships and stable supply chains.
• Lead sourcing and contracting for chemical materials and services by developing competitive bid processes, evaluating technical and commercial proposals, and ensuring all selections align with business requirements, safety standards, and operational needs.
• Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate risk and support business continuity.
• Develop and execute contingency plans to ensure continuity of operations for critical gas and chemical supplies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance on‑site team efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Drive vendor performance improvements through structured evaluation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal laboratory customers, addressing inquiries, supporting non‑standard requests, and managing escalations.

Who we’re looking for

• AA degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Six (6) years of industrial experience, including contractor management and coordination, preferably within the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in operations or facilities management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting semiconductor sub‑fab/direct support equipment and facilities infrastructure systems.
• Experience with:
  • Industrial water systems (e.g., wastewater treatment, waste collection, ultra‑pure water systems, wet scrubbers), and/or
  • Industrial gas systems (e.g., natural gas, specialty process gases, bulk gas distribution systems).

Our Commitment

Lam Research (Lam or the Company) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non‑discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on‑site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On‑site Flex and Virtual Flex. On‑site Flex you’ll work 3+ days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. Virtual Flex you’ll work 1-2 days per week on‑site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Salary

CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: Min: $72,000 – Max: $170,000. The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company‑mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.

Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.