Operations Manager
About The Position
The Manufacturing Manager oversees production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages capacity planning, and fosters a culture of operational excellence. By leveraging manufacturing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the manager ensures factory performance meets organizational goals for cost, quality, and customer satisfaction. The position is based in Missouri City, Texas. It may also involve oversight of site facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex manufacturing operations.
- Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems.
- Solid understanding of factory utilization, production efficiency, and process control methodologies.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Skilled in KPI management and continuous improvement practices.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or an Engineering discipline, or equivalent.
- At least 6 years of directly related manufacturing experience.
- Proven strong team-building and personnel-development experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Visual or SAP.
- Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and engineering tools.
- APICS/CPIM certification.
- Manufacturing experience in the semiconductor capital equipment industry.
- At least 3 years of directly related engineering experience, preferably in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
- Experience with gas/liquid delivery systems.
- Working knowledge of a quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day manufacturing activities, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
- Ensure factory performance meets targets for on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Implement and sustain manufacturing process capability and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversee manufacturing line design and optimization for maximum productivity.
- Develop and maintain training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel.
- Recruit, train, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
- Collaborate with Materials, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to resolve customer issues, mitigate delivery risks, and address material shortages.
- Drive cultural and operational improvements across the factory.
- May oversee site facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
