Manufacturing Operation Shift Manager; Nights

About Samsung Austin Semiconductor

Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.

The Shift Manager will be responsible for leading one of four shifts of ~60 manufacturing operations personnel focused on factory performance, management of bottleneck tool groups, tool efficiency/loading, and overall line balance. The Shift Manager will directly oversee six Manufacturing Supervisors, guiding, mentoring, and professionally developing the team to build better technical and people‑management skills. In addition, the role requires indirect supervision of another 55 technicians who report to the aforementioned Manufacturing Supervisors, for whom the Shift Manager is also responsible for growth and development, performance reviews, and onboarding.

Lastly, the Shift Manager is required to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence up, down, and across the organization to achieve daily operations and optimal tool performance.

• Sets and achieves key performance indices (KPI) each shift including run rates, shipments, wafer starts, and line balance. Understands root cause for why certain KPIs cannot be met.
• High‑level communication to organizational leaders on the status of critical product deliveries, factory metrics, and help needs to improve performance.
• Mentor, coach, and develop staff members to over‑achieve in all aspects of their job.
• Integrate new strategies and projects that help support product integration and line performance of both large‑scale and small‑scale products.
• Precisely manage bottleneck toolsets to ensure key targets are met with zero rundown or lost efficiency.
• Understand the existing and upcoming production plans and how changes to them will impact line balance and capacity of certain tool groups.
• Maintain a hyper‑safe environment which includes zero incidents. Weekly FAB walks will be performed and safety improvement projects will be logged monthly.
• Ability to generate hourly, daily, and sometimes weekly reports which provide an overview of the FAB conditions.
• Manage staff members to ensure proper coverage is in place during both standard working hours and non‑standard working hours. This includes overtime support for unique projects and manual.
• Be the voice of Manufacturing during emergency operations or critical situations.
• Work hours:
  
  B shift, Sunday through Tuesday (6:45 pm – 7:15 am) with alternating Saturday.

• Engineering or Business Management Degree.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a high‑PAC manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record.

The current base salary range for this role is between $90,000 - $185,000. Individual base pay rates will depend on factors including duties, work location, education, skills, qualifications and experience. Total compensation for this position will include a competitive benefits package and may include participation in company incentive compensation programs, which are based on factors to include organizational and individual performance.

At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, base pay is just one part of our total compensation package. The base compensation for this role will depend on education, experience, skills, and location.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
• Wellness incentives and MORE

Eligible full‑time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.

All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full‑time on‑site.

This role may require access to information subject to U.S. export control laws. Applicants must be authorized to access such information or eligible for government authorization.

By submitting an application, you agree not to disclose to Samsung—or encourage Samsung to use—any confidential or proprietary information (including trade secrets) belonging to a current or former employer or other entity.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.