Manufacturing Operations Manager Shift – Advanced Packaging

Job Summary

Manufacturing Operations Manager – Advanced Packaging, Chandler, Arizona. Shift 6: 6:00 PM - 6:18 AM, alternating 3-Day (Wed–Fri) and 4-Day (Wed–Sat) work weeks. Lead a high-performing team of technicians in a state-of-the-art substrate packaging manufacturing environment.

• Lead a team of technicians responsible for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and excursion response across shift operations.
• Develop and implement resource plans for corrective and preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment availability and stability.
• Oversee tool qualification and capability building to support operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies including Lean Manufacturing, MBPS, and Six Sigma to enhance safety, quality, cost, and output metrics.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor to monitor operations, facilitate effective execution, and establish consistent standards across all shifts.
• Establish, evaluate, and execute training plans to develop technician skills aligned with operational requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams to resolve equipment issues and optimize performance.
• Manage shift schedules including workstation assignments, rotations, and staffing requests to align with production needs.
• Champion Intel’s values, safety standards, and operational policies while fostering a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

• Exceptional leadership:
  Inspire, motivate, and develop those around you.
• Strong communicator:
  Convey complex ideas clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative mindset:
  Thrive in cross-functional environments and build strong working relationships.
• Adaptability:
  Remain composed and effective in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Problem-solving orientation:
  Approach challenges with curiosity, structure, and a drive for resolution.
• Accountability:
  Take ownership of outcomes and hold yourself and your team to high standards.
• Coaching and mentoring instinct:
  Invest in the growth and development of team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (engineering preferred) with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Understand and troubleshoot complex manufacturing equipment.
• Develop, manage, and execute training plans for technical teams.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, MBPS, or Six Sigma.
• Lead and work within high-performing teams.
• Maintain a strong, visible presence on the manufacturing floor and work compressed work-week schedules as needed.

• 3+ years of experience in substrate, assembly, packaging, or silicon process development or manufacturing.
• Experience with equipment qualification and maintenance processes.
• Knowledge of factory operation systems and factory physics.
• Leading continuous improvement projects with measurable results.
• Previous experience managing teams in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Experience driving the adoption of AI and advanced analytics to improve factory performance, optimize operational efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making across manufacturing operations.

• Competitive pay with a salary range of $89,010–$170,630 USD (depending on location and experience).
• Stock bonuses.
• Benefit programs including health, retirement, and vacation.
• On-site presence required; role is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

This role will require an on-site presence.