Company Background

SK Siltron CSS, a subsidiary of South Korea-based SK Siltron and the SK Group, offers a reliable global source of leading edge, production proven, high crystal quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafers and epitaxy services.

SK Siltron has been part of the semiconductor industry in Korea and throughout the world for more than 35 years, pursuing global leadership in semiconductor development through fundamental competitive innovation in technology, manufacturing, infrastructure and talented people. Recent acquisition of state-of-the-art technologies for SiC wafer production from DuPont extends the company's capabilities in developing and manufacturing semiconductor wafers.

As a vertically integrated SiC material supplier with technology and manufacturing expertise from crystal growth through wafer fabrication and epitaxy, SK Siltron CSS is well-positioned to provide technology to meet demands linked to global megatrends -- including improved environmental sustainability, increased electricity demand and higher energy efficiency -- through the latest generation of wideband gap semiconductor materials.

Job Description:

SK Siltron CSS has a unique opportunity at the Auburn and Bay City locations for a Manufacturing Manager. This role requires occasional off-hour support when necessary. We are executing a very aggressive production ramp to quadruple our capacity by 2025 and need the right talents to help lead the company successfully through this ramp. To enable this, we need a Manufacturing Manager who is driven, dynamic, and can hit the ground running. Successful candidates must have a proven track record of leading production ramps, be persistent, and have a strong desire to drive continuous improvement and operation excellence.

Ideal candidates need to be able to lead the Manufacturing team on these 3 priorities:

1. Be the operations expert. Candidates must have a strong foundation in manufacturing and have proven ability to successfully lead production ramps.
2. Create a safe, conducive environment where every individual in your team can realize their full potential. Within this environment, lead your teams to achieve excellence by exceeding our business targets.
3. Recruit and develop the next generation of leaders in the Manufacturing organization.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement advanced manufacturing techniques to optimize WIP movement.
• Craft and implement strategies that will contribute to the business.
• Lead the production team in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Lead daily production meetings:
  • Optimize tool moves, manage WIP, control cycle time, and allocate resources as needed.
  • Provide guidance and direction to Manufacturing, Engineering, and other supporting groups.
• Create a positive environment that fosters cross-training and optimizes productivity.
• Inspire, coach, and mentor team members. Counsel or discipline in extreme cases.
• Coordinate daily activities and tasks between different teams in the company.
• Be an active leader to ensure compliance with company policies, guidelines, and rules including safety, 3S, and all SOP.
• Lead the recruiting, selection, development, and training for employees in your organization.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

MUST HAVE: Manufacturing experience in at least one of these fields:

• Semiconductors (both Silicon and Compound Semiconductors)
• Electronics
• High-precision, high-value component manufacturing

Bachelor's or advanced degrees are preferable but not