Operations Manager - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Semtech•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is a mid-level management role responsible for directing the day-to-day manufacturing operations of assigned production areas across Semtech Colorado Inc.'s semiconductor facilities, with direct oversight of production, logistics and planning functions. Working within established operational strategies, budgets, and policies set by senior leadership, this position manages multiple production supervisors and functional leads to ensure schedule adherence, quality compliance, material flow, and efficient resource utilization. The Operations Manager serves as the primary escalation point between front-line supervision and senior operations leadership, translating tactical directives into floor-level execution while coordinating production logistics and planning activities to maintain uninterrupted operational flow.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing operations, with at least 2 years in a management role overseeing production, planning, and/or logistics functions.
Working knowledge of backend semiconductor manufacturing processes including wafer fabrication, grinding, dicing, singulation, plating, or assembly operations.
Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating production planning, scheduling, and logistics /shipping functions within a manufacturing environment.
Experience operating within ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environments; familiarity with nonconformance processes, corrective action methodologies (8D, 5 Whys), and production audit frameworks.
Working knowledge of enterprise systems including SAP (ERP), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and develop supervisory and functional personnel across production, planning, and logistics areas.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience considered.
Experience in cleanroom manufacturing environments with familiarity with PPE and contamination control protocols.
Familiarity with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts.
Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement training or certification (Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent).
Prior experience with export control compliance (EAR/ITAR) or customer-specific packaging and labeling requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate day-to-day manufacturing operations across assigned production areas including wafer fabrication, singulation, assembly, plating, and related backend processes, operating within goals and budgets established by senior leadership.
Monitor WIP flow, production output, and equipment utilization across shifts; identify and resolve bottlenecks in real time to sustain throughput and schedule commitments.
Ensure adequate staffing levels, equipment availability, and material readiness to meet daily and weekly production targets.
Review production performance data and operational metrics; prepare regular reports on schedule adherence, output, and area-level KPIs for senior operations leadership.
Consistently deliver high-quality output to internal and downstream customers; reinforce a floor culture where quality, schedule, and material flow are treated as equally non-negotiable.
Oversee production planning and scheduling functions including master scheduling, shop scheduling and dispatching, WIP tracking, material requirements coordination, and manufacturing performance reporting.
Manage the planning team to ensure schedules are accurate, achievable, and aligned to material availability, capacity, and customer commitments.
Approve quantities, schedules, and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt, and issuance of production material requirements.
Review and develop production planning procedures; identify and implement improvements to scheduling systems, ERP workflows, and dispatching practices using SAP, MES, and related tools.
Communicate schedule risks, status, and recovery plans to senior operations leadership in a timely and structured manner; drive resolution of planning conflicts across functions.
Oversee production logistics operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and internal material movement to ensure uninterrupted flow of materials to and from the production floor.
Manage the Logistics/Shipping Supervisor and associated team; set expectations for accuracy, throughput, and compliance with shipping, receiving, and inventory handling procedures.
Coordinate with materials and supply chain functions on inventory control, purchasing support, and inbound/outbound shipment alignment to prevent production disruptions.
Monitor WMS and SAP inventory data to ensure accuracy of on-hand quantities, locations, and material status; drive cycle count compliance and discrepancy resolution.
Ensure compliance with all applicable shipping regulations, export control requirements, and customer packaging and labeling specifications.
Enforce adherence to operating procedures, control plans, and process specifications across all assigned production areas; ensure deviations are escalated and documented through the NCR/NCMR process.
Foster a culture of discipline and a systems approach to problem solving; participate in root cause analysis activities (5 Whys, 8D) tied to CARs and nonconformances.
Support spot audits to verify procedural compliance; document findings and drive timely closure of identified gaps.
Support internal and external quality audit readiness (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and customer); ensure records, personnel, and process execution are audit-ready within areas of responsibility.
Directly supervise Sr. Production Supervisors, Planning and Logistics/Shipping Supervisor; set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and conduct timely performance reviews.
Participate in and enforce all policies relating to performance evaluations and career development planning; document performance issues and administer corrective actions in partnership with HR.
Mentor key team members; identify high-potential employees for growth and provide stretch assignments and development opportunities to build bench strength across production, planning, and logistics functions.
Create an environment where team members can successfully achieve professional career path goals; reinforce a team-oriented approach throughout all operational efforts.
Support and solicit input from team members at all levels; ensure two-way communication flows effectively between the production floor and operations leadership.
Track and identify new opportunities to improve operations, processes, logistics flows, and planning systems within areas of responsibility; escalate proposals to senior operations leadership.
Partner with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, and Quality teams to support process qualifications, engineering change implementations, and experiment execution.
Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs); provide operational, planning, and logistics data and resources to support project execution.
Ensure full EHS compliance within all assigned areas; reinforce adherence to chemical handling procedures, cleanroom safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
Support incident investigations, safety observations, and near-miss reviews; hold direct reports accountable for timely corrective action completion and visible safety leadership.