Maintenance Shift Manager; N1 Shift

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Global Foundries Fab 9 (Essex Jct., VT) is seeking a Maintenance Shift Manager (MSM). This individual will manage and lead the Etch and PVD Module Maintenance Technicians along with Maintenance Tool Owners in a matrix assigned module. This is a 12‑hour night position on the N1 shift (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Saturday).

• Daily management of technical resources to maintain equipment used in a semiconductor manufacturing line.
• Drive overall equipment stability to meet critical KPIs (net MT, stability, M‑ratio).
• Perform daily standard work with team members through shift rounds, provide preventative maintenance management and continuous improvement in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Organize and drive training to address skills deficiencies on the team.
• Improve overall cross‑training of equipment technicians in the department.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians and management on understanding and implementing best practices.
• Define strategy, vision, and next steps for reducing cost, complexity, and waste.
• Work across cultural and organizational boundaries to benchmark and define “Best‑in‑company” practices and methods.
• Engage with employees to maximize effectiveness and contributions by working with employees to set goals, discuss feedback, assess performance, and coach career development.

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
• Perform other duties assigned by manager or supervisor.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree in an engineering or technical field or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum five years of experience in a semiconductor fabricator or similar environment, in addition to people‑leadership experience.
• Skills:
  
  Strong mechanical and leadership skills.
• Travel:
  Up to 10%.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• Physical Capacity Demands:
  Ability to lift 30 lbs and wear all personal protective equipment required for entry into a cleanroom environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or engineering field.
• Experience:
  
  Six or more years of experience in a semiconductor fabricator.
• Skills:
  
  Technical background within a semiconductor or similar fabricator for a minimum of ten years. Project management skills, including the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter and navigate ambiguity.

$85,000.00 – $. The exact salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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