Wafer Fab Supervisor

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NOKIA in San Jose is seeking a Manufacturing Management professional to support the startup of a new wafer fab facility. The role involves coordinating daily operations and logistics, while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing management and project management, a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field, and excellent communication skills. This position requires flexibility, multitasking abilities, and a proven track record in high-volume environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing management or industrial engineering.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Track record in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations for wafer fab startup facility.
• Work closely with maintenance and manufacturing engineers.
• Communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Skills

Manufacturing management

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

4-year degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

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 6 (6am - 6pm, Friday - Sunday & Alternate Thursdays. Eligible for a 15% shift differential

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

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• 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