Supervisor, Quality

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world. 

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. 

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Job Description:

Essential Function:

Directs and coordinates the activities of all Final Inspection activities in support of the company production departments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Quality Manager, Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
• Ensure compliance to EHS requirements (EHS training, Communication, etc.)
• Monitors building security ensuring safe operations
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex’s Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate
• Reviews production orders/schedules/pull signals to obtain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan inspection requirements
• Executes operational schedules and coordinates inspection activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications
• Oversees Quality department systems ensuring that any issues that arise are resolved in a timely manner
• Interacts with Maintenance staff by issuing Leading2Lean dispatches as necessary for facility repairs/improvements
• Interacts with Metrology staff by issuing Leading2Lean dispatches as necessary for measuring equipment repairs/improvements
• Interacts with Programming staff as necessary for measuring equipment program repairs/improvements
• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes and coaches workers to ensure compliance with standards
• Conduct root cause corrective action
• Compiles, stores, and retrieves inspection data
• Set performance goals such as throughput and error rates and balance work assignments to achieve optimal flow
• Collaboratively work with cell(s)/value stream(s) with technical lead persons on product quality issues, driving continuous quality improvements and improved performance based on established metrics
• Coach team members with their assignments and expectations on a daily basis
• Monitor and achieve established AOP metrics to acceptable standards (safety, budget variances, inventory levels, on time delivery, first pass yield, scrap, rework, schedule adherence, training goals, etc.)
• Foster and maintain a team environment
• Ensure that employees record transactions accurately, timely, and meet QMS standards
• Handle ADP activities including monitoring and approval of time-off requests
• Work with HR when disciplinary actions are required to be taken against an employee
• Establish training sessions for new employees and maximize production efficiency through training
• Conduct employee reviews for people in the department
• Implement and maintain a system of continuous improvement (goals cascading down, feedback cascading up)
• Champion a reward and recognition process within the department to foster participation, competitiveness, and a sense of ownership
• Drive standard work throughout plant operations
• Ensure audits are completed as required – RMBWA, 5S, Leader Standard Work, etc
• Maintain SQDC boards daily
• Represent Quality department in meetings as required for planning, corrective action development, daily stand-up, etc
• Ensure that OCAP are in place for critical production equipment
• Ensure that PM’s, 5S and cleaning tasks are completed timely and accurately
• Perform tasks as documented on Leader Standard Work
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by operations management

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.  Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.  Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.  Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.  Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.  Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Associates Degree or equivalent is required with 6+ years of related experience as an individual contributor; or equivalent work experience
• Preferred is knowledge and ability to apply Lean Thinking and Tools to continuous improvement of business processes
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence others without direct authority
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret dimensional prints, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Eligible to receive deemed exports of EAR or ITAR controlled technology
• Lean and/or Six Sigma training, Green Belt certification is preferred

Equipment Operated:

• Standard office equipment

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 10 pounds.  The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.