Sr. Fab Operations Manager

Anritsu is a provider of innovative communications test and measurement solutions. Anritsu engages customers as true partners to help develop wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital solutions for R&D, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance applications, as well as multidimensional service assurance solutions for network monitoring and optimization. Anritsu also provides precision microwave/RF components, optical devices, and high-speed electrical devices for communication products and systems. The company develops advanced solutions for emerging and legacy wireline and wireless technologies used in commercial, private, military/aerospace, government, and other markets. To learn more visit www.anritsu.com and follow Anritsu on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.

Anritsu is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all employees. We offer standard benefits such as major medical, vision and dental coverage, life insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, a generous 401(k) Matching Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and profit sharing. Our benefit package is designed to positively impact all aspects of your life; to help you and your family succeed; and to maintain our status as a "perfect job." Come find out what Anritsu has to offer you!

As a Sr. Fab Operations Manager located in our Morgan Hill, CA office, you will oversee day-to-day operations in a semiconductor fabrication facility (Fab). This role ensures production goals are met while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. You will drive new technologies and processes to support internal and external customer requirements and growth of the business. You will also coordinate across engineering, planning, and equipment support teams to optimize wafer movement, cycle time, and capacity utilization.

Key Responsibilities include:

* Production Management

• Lead and manage wafer fabrication operations to meet output, cycle time, and delivery targets.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput, and production utilization.
• Supports development of new processes and technologies that are customer driven.

* Team Leadership

• Oversee and develops process engineers, technicians and leads.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance reviews and workforce planning.

* Business Processes & Quality Control

• Develop and support standard business operation processes that are scalable in a dynamic and growing business environment.
• Ensure compliance with ISO & ITAR standards and internal quality systems.
• Drive process improvements to reduce cost and increase efficiency.
• Support automation and MRP/ERP system optimization.

* Business Operations Leadership

• Prepare and monitor operating budgets and costs.
• Align resources to meet strategic objectives.
• Develop ROI models for justifying capital investment and projects.

* Customer Focused

• Work directly with internal and external customers on their requirements
• Work closely with the MTC Business Development Manager to quote and support external business processes.
• Aligns customers' needs with internal execution capabilities in assessing business opportunities

* Facilities/Equipment Support

• Work closely with the Equipment Engineering Manager and Facilities Manager to support the MTC fab production area to maximize uptime and limit disruption.

* This position will be reporting to the Manufacturing & Supply Chain Director based in Morgan Hill, CA

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in wafer fabrication, fab equipment, thin film substrate materials, and semi-conductor processes.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficient with MRP/ERP systems and data-driven decision-making.
• Hands on experience in advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

In order to be successful in this role, the following competencies and behavior skills are required:

• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Good business acumen and familiar with P&L management.
• Leadership qualities with ability to mentor and build high-performing teams.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

The annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $195,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Anritsu Company considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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