Supv 1, Manufacturing

Silfex, a Lam Research Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Silfex, a Lam Research Company, in United States, Michigan, is seeking Manufacturing Supervisors to lead value streams with a focus on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. You will coach teams, optimize production, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance to meet targets.

You will develop and implement staffing plans, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality are maintained while driving productivity and reducing downtime through data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent and 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with 1–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience using Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to drive performance.
• Ability to interpret instructions and work with ERP and MS Office tools; strong safety and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Set goals for individuals and teams aligned to department metrics.
• Advance production schedules, manage shift work, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coach and develop employees, promote continuous improvement, and cross-train staff.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and maintenance to reduce scrap and downtime.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics; lead gemba walks and reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Associates Degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management/Engineering or related field

Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

CNC software

Job description

Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 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.

Our Perks and Benefits At Silfex, 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 that start on your first day of employment. Discover more at Lam Benefits

Job Description

Essential Function: Our Manufacturing Supervisors at Silfex deliver results for the department as well as the organization through coaching and building teams - creating a performance-driven culture within their teams. They accomplish this by equipping their direct reports with the tools, knowledge and opportunities they need to fully develop and be effective in their commitment to themselves, the company and their work. Accountable to the Manufacturing Manager for meeting/exceeding performance targets (production, delivery, quality, cost, safety) within the value stream via the efficient allocation and use of resources (equipment and personnel) in support of customer satisfaction. Coaches production floor employees on the achievement of key performance metrics. Provides direction to implement, plan, develop, organize, and continuously improve production areas to maximize productivity and efficiencies. Collaborates with engineering, quality, and maintenance to minimize scrap and machine downtime. Responsible for the development and cross-training of employees to ensure flexibility of resource planning and increased workforce proficiency. Champions the use of Lean, Six Sigma, and Theory of Constraints methodologies to achieve performance targets. Supervises and coordinates the activities of assigned value streams/and or manufacturing work cells in the production of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Job Description, Duties and Responsibilities

• Set goals for individual as well as team performance that support the department metrics
• Organise, prioritize and delegate workload to meet daily output targets
• Develop a good understanding of how department metrics support Silfex’s annual operating plan
• Develop a thorough understanding of the all the workflows in the functional area, including inputs, outputs and all parameters that impact each workflow
• Model ownership and compliance in all areas to the team. Conduct periodic audits to monitor compliance. Ensure employee training is up-to-date. Review all relevant procedures, policies, training & onboarding plans, and standard work and update as needed
• Execute the manufacturing schedules based on information and requirements from management and customer – reviews production orders, schedules, and pull signals to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan production. Ensures manufacture of products on schedule, in accordance with quality standards, and at the lowest possible cost.
• Understand existing barriers and predict potential barriers that might prevent the team from achieving its daily goals and work proactively as well as inclusively to eliminate them or minimize the impact
• Work with Team Lead as well as Value Stream Manager to address safety, quality, throughput and scheduling issues. Confer with engineering, quality control, metrology or other support functions to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Champion continuous improvement through standard work and other Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Drive resolution to all shop floor issues through coaching, facilitating training on work flow processes, generating action items with proactive follow up and responsible escalation
• Assist Value Stream Manager with development of department metrics. Develop methods to monitor performance. Participate in gemba walks and metric review meetings. Assist with analysis and manipulation of data to establish performance standards
• Ensure inventories for consumables as well as adequate WIP for all processing resources in the area are monitored and maintained.
• Ensure collection of all data (safety, quality, delivery, cost) and execution of ERP transactions occurs daily and in a timely manner
• Ensure daily communication of defined shift metrics, opportunities, project status to the team, oncoming shift counterpart, supervisor, engineering and others as identified in the shift communication plan.
• Encourage good performance; motivate employees using appropriate feedback methods. Be a reflective listener to accurately understand the needs of the team. Provide reinforcing as well as corrective feedback in a timely manner. Employ coaching techniques and employee discipline guidelines to effectively manage and optimize employee performance
• Identify training needs for supervisors and/or employees. Develop training needs matrices for proper tracking. Establish training sessions for new employees and maximize production efficiency through training.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Culture

Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.

Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.

Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.

Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Three to five years of manufacturing experience and one to three years supervisory/team lead experience; or equivalent combination of experience
• Must have demonstrated history of driving continuous improvement employing Lean tools to generate results of significant value to the organization and sustained over a considerable period of time
• Ability to interpret instructions in a variety of formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule form, etc.) and assess drawings, and specifications and apply it to make decisions pertaining to safety and product quality
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as interfacing with an ERP software.
• Must have experience with data entry into a quality/productivity tracking software or performing transactions in an ERP system.
• Demonstrates ability to use software on CNC machines and Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Must be safety and quality minded
• Must be detail oriented
• Must have demonstrated history of providing reinforcing and corrective feedback to drive positive behavior change and subsequent impact
• Must have demonstrated history of growing individual talent, identifying individual strengths and employing flexibility and cross training to build high performing and self-directed teams within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to support the pace of work in the manufacturing area
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – must have experience writing reports, drafting work instructions and/or job aids

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Prior Supervisory / Leadership experience with direct responsibility for team performance
• Experience with formal documentation of performance reviews, performance improvement plans and performance warnings

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear. Strong Magnetic Fields exist in the crystal growing area and the employee is required to work around them. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

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. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex 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. We’re looking for talented people to join our growing team and support the technology of the future. At Silfex, we’re the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools – which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.