Facilities Operations Manager

Samsung • Taylor, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for the T1 Infra Technology Team. The role leads a 24/7 organization of technicians and supervisors focused on maximizing operational uptime. It involves maintaining stable facilities for live wafer production while overseeing commissioning and balancing of new facility systems as the fab expands, including exhaust and leak-response systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 7–10 years of experience in industrial operations, including at least 3 years in a people-management role.
• Experience managing 24/7 industrial operations focused on high-availability and uptime KPIs.
• Experience managing a tiered leadership structure of supervisors and technicians.
• Proven ability to manage change points, transitioning systems from construction or commissioning into operations.
• Experience overseeing critical incident response, such as leak response or emergency system failures.
• Mastery of uptime and availability metrics and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Ability to manage exhaust balancing and system commissioning in a live production environment.
• Expertise handing over systems from construction teams to operational teams without production impact.
• Familiarity with CMMS/EAM software for maintenance tracking.
• Ability to lead teams calmly in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, with strong conflict-resolution skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior experience in a cleanroom or semiconductor fab.

Responsibilities

• Own facility operational uptime and availability KPIs to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate ongoing fab construction and commissioning with live wafer production.
• Lead the change point process for transitioning new systems into the operational maintenance portfolio.
• Manage a 24/7 workforce of supervisors and technicians, supporting safety and technical proficiency.
• Oversee critical leak response and exhaust balancing to maintain safety and environmental compliance.
• Implement and monitor operational standards across all shifts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager to scale operational capabilities for multi-fab support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Onsite cafés and workout facilities.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid time off, including two personal holidays and ten regular holidays.
• Wellness incentives.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
• The total compensation package may include participation in company incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager