Semiconductor Fab Operations Manager

The High Frequency Technology Center (HFTC) in Santa Rosa is seeking an exceptional Semiconductor Fab Operations Manager to lead 60+ people org with mixed background of operators, technicians, and shift supervisors. This Manager leads daytoday IC Fab 24/7 operations to deliver highquality production and NPI (New Product Introduction) ICs safely, efficiently, and ahead of internal customer demand, as aligned to the HFTC Fab Ops mission statement and business management system (BMS). The role owns shopfloor execution, shift leadership, KPI performance, operational excellence, and driving a high performing team culture through integrity, accountability, and trust.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership & Daily Execution

• Own shopfloor performance across all shifts; ensure smooth shift handoffs, clear passdowns, disciplined work selection, and schedule/runplan adherence.

• Drive equipment utilization and downtime minimization through proactive escalation and close partnership with maintenance/engineering.

• Use realtime KPIs to manage production flow and remove bottlenecks; ensure visibility of performance to stakeholders.

Safety & Quality

• Lead with a zeroincident mindset; enforce safety standards and behaviors across all bays and shifts.

• Maintain process discipline (process docs/MES instructions); reduce procedural/handling errors through training, coaching, and standardized work.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Own and improve factory productivity (e.g., moves/day) and turnaround time (TAT) for priority technologies by utilizing daily/weekly reviews and corrective actions.

• Track and actively reduce WIP age and stuckWIP % via passdown discipline and datadriven problem solving.

• Champion LEAN practices and structured Kaizen focused on throughput, quality, and cost.

People Leadership & Culture

• Set clear expectations; coach supervisors/technicians to high standards of accountability, teamwork, and growth mindset.

• Build a pyramid training structure; sustain multibay crosstraining standards to increase flexibility and burst capacity.

• Conduct performance reviews and development plans; recognize contributions that move KPIs and customer outcomes.

Customer & CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Align routinely with internal customers (Planning, Keysight production line, NCI (New Circuit Introduction)/NPI teams) on priorities, timelines, and deliverables; escalate early to protect TAT and schedule.

• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Data/Analytics to stabilize processes, accelerate qualifications, and simplify operations.

Systems, Data & Digital Operations

• Operate within the Fab Ops BMS; use dashboards and standardized reviews to run the business and enable fast, transparent decisions.

• Ensure accurate MES/passdown data entry and integrity; leverage analytics to predict constraints and plan staffing/training accordingly.