Job Description

Description

Position at Sumitomo Electric Semiconductor Materials, Inc.

Job Title: Production Operations Lead Status: Full time/ Non-exempt

Department: ProductionLocation: Hillsboro, OR  

Reports to: Production ManagerTravel: 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:

Position requires English speaking and reading skills; process documents can be read and instructions can be understood

High level of teamwork and cooperation

Position requires the ability to strictly follow safety requirements at all time

 Understanding of basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are required

Requires a high level of self-initiative, desire to learn and be effective

Detailed oriented with the ability to listen and pay close attention

 Ability to use manufacturing process equipment, PC and peripherals (printer, scanner), basic hand tools, cleaning supplies and equipment

High School diploma or GED required, Associate’s degree or higher preferred

3 years’ experience with wafer production equipment

2 years of Supervisory experience required

Prior clean room experience preferred

Semiconductor industry experience a plus but not required

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.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs