Wafer Fab Startup Operations Lead

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10%

Shift differential 15%

Shift differential 20%

Two-site work enablement

Job summary

Nokia in San Jose is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to support the startup of our wafer fab facility. You will coordinate wafer fab operators across two sites and manage day-to-day operations and logistics.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing management or industrial engineering, a 4-year degree, strong project management, and excellent communication. You will work with maintenance, engineers, and supply chain teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing management or equivalent.
• 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Management or related field.
• Proven track record in fast-paced high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations and logistics support for wafer fab startup.
• Coordinate wafer fab operators between two manufacturing sites.
• Work with maintenance and manufacturing engineers; provide daily updates on workstation setup and tools.
• Communicate effectively with all levels and manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Understand capacity constraints and bottlenecks; ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing management

Industrial engineering

Communication skills

Multitasking

Excel

PowerPoint

MES systems

SPC understanding

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering or Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MES systems

Job description

Nokia in San Jose is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to support the startup of our wafer fab facility. You will coordinate wafer fab operators across two sites and manage day-to-day operations and logistics.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing management or industrial engineering, a 4-year degree, strong project management, and excellent communication. You will work with maintenance, engineers, and supply chain teams to meet deadlines.