Supervisor-Production (Wafer Fab)

Microchip Technology Inc.•Lowell, MA

1d•$46,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for its wafer fabrication facility. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of semiconductor wafers. The Production Supervisor will provide direct supervision to production technicians and operators, manage shift execution, monitor manufacturing performance, and collaborate with various engineering and support teams to achieve production, yield, quality, and cycle-time objectives. The company emphasizes a strong safety and quality culture, adherence to standard operating procedures, process controls, cleanroom requirements, and company policies. Microchip offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and stability within a global organization.

Requirements

0-3 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.
A minimum of 3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
Experience working in a semiconductor cleanroom/fab environment preferred.
Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and production flows.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety, quality, and process-control requirements.
Experience using manufacturing execution systems (MES) and/or production tracking systems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data.
Able to apply process data to decision making.
Proficiency or experience with VBA, Excel, and PowerPoint.
History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering and operations teams.
Proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3) is required due to U.S. Export Controls Requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles or Six Sigma methodologies.
Semiconductor process knowledge in areas such as lithography, etch, deposition, CMP, diffusion, wet processing, or metrology.

Responsibilities

Lead daily shift operations to meet production schedules and established Moves, Scrap, Output, Yield, Cycle Time, and On-Time Delivery targets.
Monitor production requirements, communicate priorities clearly, and ensure timely execution across assigned areas.
Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support production and non-production activities, adjusting assignments and resources as needed to meet operational requirements.
Monitor daily attendance and proactively identify coverage gaps; coordinate staffing adjustments, cross-training, and employee reassignments to maintain production targets.
Monitor equipment and process performance and respond promptly to out-of-control conditions, production interruptions, and other issues that may impact safety, quality, or output.
Identify production constraints and drive timely resolution of issues that could negatively impact throughput, quality, or delivery performance.
Partner with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Tool Owners, Maintenance, and other support organizations to resolve equipment, tooling, and process-related issues.
Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, process controls, safety requirements, cleanroom protocols, and quality standards.
Help promote and implement “Lean” manufacturing concepts; champion Kaizen events.