Production Manager (Wafer Fab)

Overview

nLIGHT is seeking a Wafer Fab Manager for our Wafer Fab Operations team located in Vancouver, Washington. The FAB Manager will lead day and night shift manufacturing teams to achieve nLIGHT's Wafer Fabrication Production goals, while maintaining / improving standards for safety, quality and productivity. You will have daily interaction with multiple teams and be responsible for all production activities across Front End departments. We are looking for a highly motivated leader with a proven track record of leading and developing people, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement. This position will involve the day-to-day leadership on the clean room floor.

Responsibilities

• Drives execution through active management of Supervisors, Leads, Technicians and Specialists to meet company deliverables.
• Ensures a safe work environment for all employees; reinforces safety culture, supports incident investigations, and leads by example.
• Responsible for employee performance management; motivates and facilitates continuous learning and development, conducts annual performance appraisals, and provides timely feedback and recognition.
• Monitors and approves employee time and attendance records in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Manages training programs and leads team development to achieve output goals.
• Leads and reports out in manufacturing metric and finance budget reviews.
• Identifies staffing needs and assists with hiring and capacity planning.
• Leads LEAN, 5-S, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous improvement activities.
• Meets quality and delivery deadlines for production and interacts with R&D team & applications team to increase process efficiency and product yield.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

Equal Opportunity and E-Verify

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ity Opportunity Employer

E-Verify Participation : nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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