Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The 2nd Shift Senior Manager, Manufacturing, ensures a safe, high-quality continuous improvement culture in a growing semiconductor capital equipment environment. The successful candidate will be capable of managing multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a “hands-on” style. The candidate must exemplify true leadership in developing their team through leading by example, coaching and employee development and will direct production activities of in-house manufacturing resources on second shift while meeting safety, quality, on time delivery and cost objectives. 2nd shift hours are 3:30pm-12am. Senior Manager may come in earlier according to business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, with 10 or more years of progressive production experience required; equivalent training and experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including a minimum of 7 years managing both management-level and non-management employees, is required.
- 7 or more years of experience in systems manufacturing environment desired.
- ERP experience required, SAP preferred.
- Experience managing production of complex electro-mechanical equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Clearly communicates within the Operations organization and collaborates cross ‑ functionally to align priorities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives
- Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, leadership principles, performance management, employee development, and change management best practices
Nice To Haves
- Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience desired
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate all second-shift manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently met.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Supervisors and front-line teams, fostering accountability and engagement.
- Direct production activities to achieve quarterly and annual operating plans.
- Develop and manage production schedules and staffing plans for assigned areas to support operational efficiency.
- Partner cross ‑ functionally with Planning, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Purchasing to meet customer delivery commitments.
- Identify gaps and risks in manufacturing processes; implement corrective actions to contain issues and prevent recurrence.
- Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and performance management; assess team strengths and development needs to support long-term growth and a high-performance culture.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
- Track, analyze, and present key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and corrective actions on a monthly basis.
- Champion safety excellence by delivering sustained improvements in safety policies, practices, and procedures.
- Lead and model 6S activities to promote workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.
- Drive and manage change initiatives, proactively identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities
- Prioritizes production schedule based on customer requirements, design releases and materials supply.
- Sets clear expectations for the team.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Commuter Benefits
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Remediation
- Emergency Travel Assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
