Mgr, Manufacturing

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

As a Back-End Day Manufacturing Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of supervisors and technicians operating on a compressed back-end day schedule. You’ll be responsible for driving execution, developing talent, and optimizing production performance in alignment with Lam’s strategic goals. This role is critical to ensuring safety, quality, and delivery excellence across a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage 6 supervisors and approximately 150 technicians working compressed back-end day shifts.
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material availability.
• Drive strategic initiatives to improve performance across Key Performance Indicators: safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement.
• Champion productivity improvements through leadership in people, process, and technology.
• Provide clear direction and delegate effectively to maintain a strategic focus while supporting daily operations.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors to build a high-performing, engaged team.
• Model Lam’s Core Values and demonstrate leadership competencies consistently.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and hold others accountable to the same standards.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations management, preferably in high-volume or cleanroom environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex operations and large teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional setting.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with capital equipment acquisition, forecasting, and basic design principles.
• Ability to work full-time on-site at Lam’s High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) facility in Tualatin, OR.
• Must be capable of working in a controlled cleanroom environment, adhering to gowning and PPE requirements.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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