Manufacturing Manager

Micron Technology

Dec 4

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Expert Level
Engineering

Requirements

Bachelors Degree as minimal
15-25 years experience in any of the following:
Engineering
Management/Leadership
Production/Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Direct and Control Staff to execute to business plan without excuses.
Personnel and resource management
Maintain professional work environment
Recruit, train, and motivate staff to ensure they carry out their responsibilities to required standards
Gather input from supervisor and manage groups on staffing needs
Set priorities to provide balanced support among Production, Engineering, and E.S.
Hold group and individuals accountable for decisions and performance
Optimize the area around the business plan
Coordinate and implement Production Manufacturing strategies
Develop and maintain quality standards and maintain ISO/TS registration
Sustain process uniformity and Operational efficiency
Respond to business plan changes
Ensure that all programs, processes, and equipment are maintained to agreed standards
Work with area planners to ensure accuracy of planning data
Coordinate and implement manufacturing strategies
Make tough decisions for the benefit of the business when necessary
Rigorously analyze the drivers of business value
Effectively focus on actions that add real and tangible value
Align area mission as the business plan changes
Effectively plan for required capacity & resource and product mix adjustments
Develop a plan with other managers to cover capacity requirements
Plan with the intent of moving the group forward, while consistently aligning with corporate and group objectives
Analyze observable workplace behavior, associate the behaviors with related environmental factors such as organizational culture and mission, determine the causes of exemplary and problem behaviors
Design possible interventions, put the interventions into action, monitor and measure the results to document the effectiveness of the intervention toward designed change
Align area organizations to achieve corporate strategy through strategy mapping and business planning
Better define roles and responsibilities for jobs
Set performance expectations and plan for team member development
Conduct performance appraisals
Determine and implement appropriate team member learning opportunities
Actively develop leaders to support Micron growth
Understand and implement Micron's global reward strategy
Incorporate succession planning to support a ready workforce
Drive and promote innovation
Actively promote a culture of doing things right the first time
Identify and promote equipment improvements
Identify and promote process improvements
Identify and promote quality improvements
Identify and promote personal/professional development
Work to lower cost, improve yield and lower cycle time
Use area metrics to identify opportunities to increase productivity
Compare overall performance and results with best-in-class organizations
Ensure effective risk management in the implementation of improvement
Maintain an effective and efficient training program
Take full responsibility of controlling cost
Challenge and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy
Work flexibly within budget guidelines
Specifically look for cost saving opportunities
Monitor applicable work to ensure that it is carried out within agreed budget levels
Budget headcount to achieve business plan
Approve and monitor applicable area facilities work
Approve and monitor applicable project work for cost
Implement and monitor all forms of variable pay
Monitor and reduce variable cost and wafer/package cost
Provide advice and assistance to customers
Ensure continuous feedback about the quality of product or services supplied
Respond rapidly to any customer concern
Always seek to exceed standards for achieving excellence in customer service
Develop and oversee the implementation of new technology
Ensure the company maintains its competitive position technically
Maintain a high level of focus on new process technology introductions
Keep up-to-date about relevant business and customer issues
Understand the market and keep up-to-date with competitor activity
Keep abreast of new developments in technology related applications
Actively consider current opportunities to introduce additional technical processes
Observe all established EHSS policies, requirements and procedures
Follow EHSS guidelines included in work instructions
Report conditions or behaviors that are contrary to EHSS policies or procedures
Cooperate with all audits

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Manufacturing Manager at Micron Technology?

The primary responsibility of a Manufacturing Manager at Micron Technology is to ensure the successful execution and achievement of business objectives for the entire manufacturing department, with accountability for operational performance in areas such as safety, yield, cost, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.

What level of education is required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree is the minimum educational requirement for the Manufacturing Manager position at Micron Technology.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates are required to have 15-25 years of experience in areas such as engineering, management/leadership, or production/manufacturing.

What are the key functions a Manufacturing Manager must perform?

Key functions include personnel and resource management, operating process optimization, developing and implementing manufacturing strategies, driving continuous improvement, preparing and monitoring budgets, addressing customer issues, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant technology.

Is there a focus on continuous improvement in this role?

Yes, the Manufacturing Manager is expected to drive and promote a culture of continuous improvement, including innovation in processes, quality, and operational efficiency.

What is the approach to employee performance management?

The Manufacturing Manager will communicate job expectations, conduct performance appraisals, set performance expectations, and determine learning opportunities for team members to ensure they meet required standards.

What type of work environment can employees expect?

Employees can expect a professional work environment where teamwork is promoted, and accountability is emphasized for both groups and individuals.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, the Manufacturing Manager is responsible for actively developing leaders and incorporating succession planning to support a ready workforce.

How does Micron Technology prioritize safety in the manufacturing process?

Micron Technology emphasizes compliance with environmental, health, safety, and security (EHSS) policies, and expects all employees to observe established EHSS guidelines and report any contrary conditions or behaviors.

What is the company's stance on equal employment opportunities?

Micron Technology is committed to equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Micron Technology

We're accelerating the transformation of information to intelligence.

Manufacturing & Electronics

Industry

1-10

Employees

1978

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Micron is a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information. We have approximately 40,000 team members in 17 countries who work with the world’s most trusted brands, delivering memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications and sparking countless possibilities in technology.