Production Manager

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers' critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

• Drive Manufacturing Cycle Time and FPY test cycle time improvements to ensure readiness for surge in future demand and strengthening our competencies on our teams.

• Demonstrate a robust pass down process from first to second shift with continuity of production on same tool and transition through strong daily communication with the leads, supervisors and managers.

• Identify cross-training opportunities with both shifts to improve shift productivity and effectiveness.

• Develop Pareto to ID disruptions followed by 8D to problem solve.

• Develop play books to meet various production plan requirements to include resource planning, overtime planning and management.

• Key performance indicators for this position are Safety, On-time delivery, Daily Schedule Adherence, productivity index, inventory, Quality and Employee Engagement.

• Maintain a positive rapport with all levels of the organization in order to foster and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, high levels of morale, and high employee engagement.

• Build a strong rapport with the Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and New Product Introduction organization to gain support and execution through build/test cycle and problem solving.

• Develops, coordinates, leads, and executes production plans to assure smooth workflow; assigns, monitors and reviews the progress, accuracy, and quality of assigned work. Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity.

• Ability to adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment with ever-changing customer requirements.

• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates Operations Team personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.

• Responsible for communicating production status, part shortages, interruptions, delays, and stoppages encountered to internal customers and manufacturing leadership.

• Work closely with inventory planning and purchasing to ensure adequate supply of right materials in the right place at the right time for Team success.

• Collaborate with various Project Managers, Planning, Engineering and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure timely on-time shipments of multiple product lines to our valued customers.

• Develop and implement sound process controls; confirm routine quality and Team Leader checks and ensure all processes and procedures are executed using controlled methods and in accordance with work instructions.

• Drives continuous improvement efforts and projects to improve production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in a cost-effective manner.

• Develops high impact supervisors: Fostering a high-performance culture and holding Supervisors accountable for team development in addition to business results.

• Employee development, career path planning, mentoring, training, cross training, and employee evaluation.

• Analysis and resolution of process, material issues and shortages, including timely reporting of materials transactions to ensure inventory accuracy.

• In process and product quality, including component testing for parts sent to field, DMR testing, and final tool qualification and validation.

• ECO initiation, assessment, and distribution, together with active participation in the Change Control Board

• Comply with ISO 9001 manufacturing and assembly documentation to include planning, resources, production/service provision (including externally provided), measurements and monitoring, release, delivery and post-delivery activities

• 4.4, 8.1- 8.7

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of leadership experience

• Semiconductor capital equipment manufacturing experience desired

• Optics experience strongly desired, able to implement Optics manufacturing and handling guidelines.

• Lean six sigma, Lean manufacturing.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of related experience

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with employees at all levels of an organization.

• Strong analytical problem-solving ability

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and contribute to cross-functional and collaborative teams.

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce

• Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State

• Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.