Section Manager, Manufacturing

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Looking for a career path in the high tech manufacturing industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology to the world! If you enjoy working with others in a fast pace environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the high tech industry then Tower is the place to be!

Tower Semiconductor is a global specialty foundry leader! We specialize in manufacturing analog integrated circuits for more than 300 customers worldwide in growing markets such as automotive, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace and defense, among others.

The Production Section Manager position is responsible for managing one or more specific manufacturing areas. The Production Section Manager is accountable for meeting production schedules and all production metrics (Moves, Turn Rate, Cycle Time, Daily Outs) and ensuring quality of all products produced in-line in their area. The Production Section Manager should establish a positive workforce environment through regular communications and hands-on Management while providing leadership to BU employees. Effectively communicate between supporting groups and Production personnel.

• You can provide leadership of cross-functional teams
• You can coordinate all shift activity with responsibility across the functional area
• You can plan and schedule work assignments based upon available personnel, workload, priorities, and materials on hand
• You can ensure quality and quantity of line output and compliance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• You can counsel subordinates in the proper application of operation procedures
• You can implement cross-training plans
• You can identify and implement solutions to problems and report current production status to management
• You can develop and implement solutions for emerging manufacturing related issues
• You can interview and train bargaining unit employees, including screening interviews and reviewing resumes
• You can maintain shift liaison between Quality, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Production Control, Purchasing, and other departments
• You can administer Steps 1 and 2 of the Company/Union Grievance Procedure and serve as prime interface with the Union Steward for that action
• You can maintain control charts that demonstrate performance of the supervised area (Hot/Held/stalled lots)
• You can ensure thorough familiarity with policies and procedures related to Standards of Business Conduct/Conflict of Interest.
• Train and motivation subordinates in the importance of full compliance with the letter and spirit of such policies and procedures
• You can maintain and train on 5S+ Standards
• You can enforce Fab Protocol

• Four-year degree in a related field required OR a completed AA degree with Fab Operator experience.
• Industrial Engineering degree and experience in the semiconductor industry are preferred.
• Must have minimum 2 years of management experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a Union environment is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work a compressed work schedule of: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday 5:15am - 5:30pm

Compensation:

$70,000 - $100,000