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Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.
People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually.
We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values ; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.
Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.
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Job Description:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing activities within the wafer fabrication facility to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of semiconductor wafers.
This role provides direct supervision to production technicians and operators, manages shift execution, monitors manufacturing performance, and works cross-functionally with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Planning teams to meet production, yield, quality, and cycle-time objectives.
The Production Supervisor is expected to promote a strong safety and quality culture while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, process controls, cleanroom requirements, and company policies.
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.
The scheduled work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. This is a fully onsite position and does not offer the option to work remotely.
Requirements/Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Requirements/Qualifications : 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.
U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).
This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.
Travel Time: 0% - 25%
Physical Attributes: Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements: Able to lift, push, pull, 25lbs, carry 15lbs, sit 10%, stand 60% walk 40 %, must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, works alone, works around others.
Pay Range: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip
The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $46,000 - $128,000.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster .
To all recruitment agencies : Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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