Job Title: Production Operations Lead Status: Full time/ Non-exempt
Department: Production Location: Hillsboro, OR
Reports to: Production Manager Travel: None
Worker's Comp Code: 4150 Manufacturing Shift: Compressed Work Week
Differential: 12%
About Sumitomo Electric Group:
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, information communications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.
Job Summary:
Under guidance from the Production Manager and Production Coordinator the Production Lead effectively supervises all production employees assigned to their shift. The Production Lead’s duties include scheduling work assignments, training new and existing employees, reviewing performance and attendance and administering and enforcing all workplace rules and policies. The Production lead is responsible for productivity and quality of their shifts. They provide moderate supervision of staff and scheduling of material through the wafer finishing operation. Technical judgements may also be requires in the disposition of questionable material.
Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provides updates and communication to Production Leadership, production team, engineering and co- workers
- Assumes responsibility for daily housekeeping of tools, equipment, and all work areas consistent with 5s Principles
- Leads and/ or supports training of new and existing employees
- Exercises product (wafer) handling skills that prevent loss of product due to carelessness.
- Accurate Data collection and entry into Excel and (GIP) system
- Ensure conformance of all safety processes and procedures
- Suggest Kaizen activities to help increase yields, reduce costs, or eliminate operations
- Recommend equipment upgrades, staffing adjustments, process changes and modifications
- Enter process directions into the production tool computers
- Build and maintain results based working relationships with Engineering, Maintenance, shipping and all other applicable positions
- Maintain 5S protocol
- Perform visual product inspection, including both front and back side of product
- Perform equipment changes on tools as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
Skills and Qualifications:
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Position requires English speaking and reading skills; process documents can be read and instructions can be understood
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High level of teamwork and cooperation
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Position requires the ability to strictly follow safety requirements at all time
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Understanding of basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are required
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Requires a high level of self-initiative, desire to learn and be effective
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Detailed oriented with the ability to listen and pay close attention
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Ability to use manufacturing process equipment, PC and peripherals (printer, scanner), basic hand tools, cleaning supplies and equipment
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High School diploma or GED required, Associate’s degree or higher preferred
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3 years’ experience with wafer production equipment
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2 years of Supervisory experience required
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Prior clean room experience preferred
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Semiconductor industry experience a plus but not required
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Reliable and Consistent attendance is a must
Physical Demands:
- Standing/ Walking frequently during shift
- Handling wafers constantly
- Lifting, pushing, pulling 25-50 lbs occasionally
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching occasionally
Work Environment:
- General manufacturing and clean room environment
- Work room can be noisy with multiple pieces of machinery operating at the same time
· Working with toxic or caustic chemicals daily
· The continuous use of factory provided uniforms and special factory shoes are required. Anyone entering a clean room is required to wear full Class 10 Cleanroom outfits, inclusive of snoods, masks, bunny suits, boots and gloves for several hours at a time
Additional Items:
- Must be flexible with scheduling. Although this is generally a set schedule, there will be business needs that dictate some shift changes and overtime.
- Use of factory provided uniforms and special factory shoes are required. Additionally, some roles will be requirement to wear full Class 10 Cleanroom outfit (inclusive of snoods, masks, bunny suits, boots and gloves) at times for this role.
Equal Opportunity:
SESMI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free of bias, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We believe diversity and inclusion is an indispensable Company objective and we insist that all Team Members and applicants be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision-making (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, or other condition or status protected by law. SESMI will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.
