Wafer Fab Supervisor

Nokia Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential 10%

Two-site startup support

Job summary

Nokia Corp. is seeking an experienced manufacturing manager to lead day-to-day operations for the startup wafer fab facility.

You will coordinate with maintenance and engineers across two manufacturing sites, setting priorities and ensuring tools and workstations are ready to meet tight production schedules. The role requires a 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, plus 5+ years in manufacturing supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing management, industrial engineering, or equivalent with management career goals.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 4-year degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Management or related field, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operations and logistics support for wafer fab startup facility.
• Collaborate with maintenance and manufacturing engineers; provide daily updates on workstation setup, tools, and qual lots.
• Multitask effectively and set priorities with minimal guidance.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication with all levels from operators to VPs.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Database, MES) and strong analytical capabilities.
• Understand capacity constraints and bottlenecks; manage tool/process/people complexity.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Skills

People management

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Database

MES systems

Job description

You will also support the initial startup of our new wafer fab facility, including the management of wafer fab operators between two manufacturing sites.

Work shift: Shift 5 (6pm - 6am, Monday - Wednesday and alternating Thursdays) Eligible for a 10% shift differential

Your responsibilities

This position will have the following primary responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day operations and logistics support for wafer Fab startup facility.
  • Work very closely with maintenance, manufacturing engineers and provide daily update on workstations setup, tools, qual lots.
  • Ability to multitask and set priorities with little guidance
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to communicate well with all levels (operators to VPs)
  • Excellent computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Database, MES systems) and analytical skills
  • Good understanding of SPC
  • Knowledge of complexity of tools, processes, and people
  • Understanding of capacity constraints and bottleneck management
  • Able to work in an extremely fast paced environment
  • Ability and willingness to keep to a schedule and do what it takes to meet a deadline

Your skills and experience

• Flexible to work and provide support at two manufacturing sites
  • 5 + years in manufacturing management, industrial engineering, or equivalent with management career goals
  • Project management

  • Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with a proven track record of performing in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Education Required: 4-year degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Management or related field, or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Supervision

At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.

Job Info

• Job Category Direct Production
• Posting Date 08/03/2026, 12:20 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 39069
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No
• Role Type People Manager
• Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes
• Salary Range USD: $84,372.09 - 134,136.36
  * PLUS, Potential variable compensation for eligible roles
• Regular or Temporary Regular

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