Job Description

FM Industries, Inc. engages in designing, testing, and manufacturing components and systems used in critical applications for the semiconductor equipment manufacturing space. The company offers print, precision, machined components, and electro-mechanical assemblies. It provides prototyping, assembly, and engineering services, as well as production manufacturing services, including component machining, module assembly, thermal spray coating, anodization and laser welding. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Fremont, California. As of January 31, 2002, FM Industries, Inc. is a subsidiary of NGK Insulators, Ltd.

DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Director of Manufacturing Operations will provide management oversight of operations across multiple facilities. They will develop and implement a variety of strategies to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, while maintaining world class quality performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with FMI Executive Management Team across all functions to formulate the vision, set strategic goals, and design and execute a plan of action, ensuring full operational alignment.
• Develop a responsive, flexible manufacturing operation to meet the changing demands of our customer base to ensure on time and within budget deliverables.
• Manage expenditure to achieve budgeted targets. Ensure production is run efficiently, waste is kept to a minimum and equipment is maintained to company standards. Establish KPI’s and accountability systems.
• Meet with customers and potential customers to increase business and maintain a good working relationship.
• Impact continuous improvement by creating actionable process improvement plans for systems and processes in the plants.
• Ensure compliance to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)
• Take responsibility to fulfil the Company commitment to provide a safe environment and conduct operations in compliance with applicable EH&S law, regulations and accepted practices.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering leadership to foster a culture of team engagement, employee accountability, and employee satisfaction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on tactical and progressively increasing managerial experience in a related semiconductor equipment or aerospace manufacturing environment producing complex products with quick cycle times.
• Experience with operational excellence, lean and Six Sigma or similar is preferred.
• Proven track record in controlling costs to budget, preferably manufacturing variance management, plus successful problem solving, facilitating multifunctional events, utilizing critical thinking and analytical skills.
• The ability to achieve and meet expected throughput and financial goals.
• Ability to design and execute short-term and long-term business strategies to address efficiency, quality, or growth targets.
• Basic knowledge and experience with mechanical processes including machining, fabrication, stamping, welding, and coating.
• Thorough knowledge of modern manufacturing methodologies, ideally a working knowledge of CNC Machining.
• A track record of successfully managing multisite, complex, fast-paced operation.
• Must possess and demonstrate inspiring and exceptional leadership qualities, be a motivator of people and teams, be a player-coach, be highly adaptable to work in a growth environment, with the ability to direct individuals and delegate responsibilities and tasks.
• Must be able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals within and between departments and ability to collaborate well with complex teams.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Demonstrated track record in effective customer communication.
• Computer literate and able to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP systems, and a working knowledge of production, costing, inventory control, and purchasing principles.
• Possess and demonstrate knowledge and experience in cGMPs and relevant Safety Regulations (e.g., OSHA).

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