Supervisor 1, Facilities

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Fremont, CA is seeking a Gas and Chemical Logistics Supervisor to oversee contracted operations and maintenance providers at the site. You will lead on-site teams, manage budgets, and ensure safe, reliable facility and laboratory support operations.

The role requires six years of industrial experience, contractor management, and knowledge of industrial water and gas systems. Lam offers hybrid and on-site flexibility, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent experience.
• Six years of industrial experience, including contractor management and coordination.
• Leadership experience in operations or facilities management.
• Experience with industrial water systems and/or industrial gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight for Gas and Chemical Logistics and Inventory Management.
• Own and manage the annual operating budget, including blanket purchase orders and invoice approvals.
• Develop quarterly spending forecasts and financial plans.
• Monitor gas and chemical usage, spending, and supplier performance.
• Maintain uninterrupted availability of gases and chemicals by managing supplier relationships.
• Lead sourcing and contracting for chemical materials and services while ensuring safety and operations alignment.
• Identify alternate suppliers to mitigate risk and support continuity.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure operations continuity for critical supplies.
• Drive continuous improvement to increase on-site efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal laboratory customers and address escalations.

Skills

Contractor management

Facilities operations

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Industrial water systems

Industrial gas systems

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Location: Fremont, CA, US, 94538

Worker Category: On-site

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.
• Leads 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

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

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.

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.

Our 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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
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