Section Manager Manufacturing

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Job's mission

The Section Manager Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing and managing the manufacturing operations to ensure timely delivery of high-quality tools. The role involves providing strong leadership in manufacturing and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify, develop, and drive the implementation of efficiency, cost savings, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.

What you will be working on

• Plan, coordinate and control manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time and within budget.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Establish the scheduling of work orders and team performance metrics, including monitoring output and adjusting schedules to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Accountable for productivity, quality and training metrics of staff, and provide regular progress report and manufacturing metrics to management and cross-function stakeholders, including developing resolutions as needed to improve metrics achievement.
• Lead and implement LEAN improvement projects.
• Partner with Engineering on investigations and/or corrective actions, perform non-conformance investigation for review with engineering.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and accountable to ensure staff is appropriately trained to perform assigned work.
• Lead a Manufacturing team of supervisors to meet tool output requirement, with clear capability to plan ahead and anticipate challenges.
• Facilitate and lead productivity, safety, quality and cost improvement programs.
• Ensure safety, discipline and housekeeping compliance by all personnel.
• Cultivate strong discipline of execution mindset within the team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to supervisors.
• Conduct performance reviews, including resolving performance issues.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of managerial experience in a capital tool assembly and testing environment.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Effective communicator and problem solver.
• Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing systems, lean methodologies, and safety standards.

What sets you apart

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Apply today to be part of what's next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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ASM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify or expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.