Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

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Position Summary

Hands-on Manufacturing Operations Supervisor leading a team of 10–15 technicians in a high-volume fab environment. Responsible for executing production strategies, and ensuring operational excellence across safety, quality, and output. Collaborates cross-functionally and communicates effectively with all levels of the organization, from shop floor to senior leadership. Focused on building and developing high-performing teams through strong leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Role and Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be responsible for:

Strategic

•  Perform strategic inventory analysis and execute targeted line management initiatives that optimize WIP flow, mitigate bottlenecks, and support on-time output and revenue fulfillment.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing line efficiency and reducing cycle time (DPML), contributing to key operational KPIs at the shift and area level.

• Develop and deliver clear technical communications — including on shift escalations and shift issue summaries— that translate floor-level insights into actionable visibility for leadership and drive informed decision-making.

Tactical

• Monitor and respond to high-priority production issues — including NPI delays, lookahead issues, DPML concerns, and output risks — taking swift corrective action and escalating to management with the appropriate urgency to ensure timely resolution.

• Partner daily with cross-functional teams — including Product Operations, CAPA, and Fab Engineering & Support teams— to resolve WIP flow issues, support capacity planning discussions, and align on tool PM/BM strategies.

• Leverage manufacturing automation systems and digital tools to monitor WIP flow, identify line issues in real time and drive data-informed decision making to maintain shift performance and operational efficiency

Administrative

• Lead and develop a team of 10–15 manufacturing personnel, including performance evaluations, coaching, and development planning aligned with Fab goals and operational excellence standards.

• Actively foster an inclusive, accountable team environment by identifying development opportunities, recognizing performance, and empowering personnel to grow within their roles and advance within the organization.

• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization — from front-line manufacturing personnel to senior leadership — ensuring alignment and timely information flow across shifts

Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Development: Team leadership and performance management, Coaching and mentoring, Conflict resolution and accountability

• Operational Excellence: WIP management and cycle time optimization, Bottleneck identification and mitigation, SOP adherence and process discipline

• Strategic Thinking: Inventory analysis and line management strategy, KPI-driven decision making, Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Six Sigma awareness)

• Communication & Influence: Technical writing and reporting, Cross-functional collaboration, Executive-level escalation and briefing

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Expected Hours of Work:

The position is full-time and based on a Compressed Work Week schedule. The schedule calls for a 12 Hour shift alternating between 3 and 4 days per week (Sunday through Tues and every other Wednesday). The employee may need to provide occasional off-shift support, depending on business needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or related technical field is required

• 2-year minimum experience with demonstrated success in inventory analysis, production control, capacity planning, lean manufacturing, six sigma, or project management​
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred

• 5 years prior management/supervisory experience preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers as well as during upper management presentations

The current base salary range for this role is between $96,000 - $124,500. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.
 

Total Rewards
At Samsung SAS, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE
   

Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at SAS are full-time on-site.

U.S. Export Control Compliance
This role requires access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

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