Production Section Manager - Back Night Production Shift Manager

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Job Description:

Microchip Fab 4 in Gresham, Oregon has an open position on the compressed Back Night shift for a Manager-Production Section (Back Night Production Shift Manager). 

This position is responsible for managing direct labor (specialists and leads) and indirect labor (supervisors) while advancing and achieving Fab 4 goals and strengthening the Microchip Culture and Values and will report directly to the Production Manager.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively within a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

• Hire and effectively manage DL and IDL employees and mitigate attrition.

• Ensure effective, efficient and sustainable productivity of DL and IDL resources.

• Lead, coach and develop supervisors and specialists for continuous improvement in job performance.

• Lead, sponsor, and participate in continuous improvement teams; remove barriers and provide direction.

• Lead teams to achieve factory KPI goals.

• Positively impact employee and team morale; continue to improve upon our corporate values.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Senior level supervisory experience in a high tech, fast paced manufacturing environment.

• Must demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge of manufacturing operations.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen as well as respond both written and verbally.

• Must demonstrate effective leadership, team building, employee engagement, and employee development skills.

• The ability to effectively hire, develop and train successful employees to meet and/or exceed our goals.

• The ability to define tasks and milestones to achieve objectives.

• The ability to prevent, manage and resolve conflict.

• Ensure that work and information (both one’s own and other's) are complete and accurate.

• Consistent follow up to ensure agreements and commitments are fulfilled.

• The ability to approach a problem by using a logical, systematic, and sequential approach.

• Creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong organizational, documentation & writing skills.

• Knowledge of professional ethics, including confidentiality policies.

• Must be able to multi-task complex projects in the course of normal job performance.

• The ability to focus personal efforts on achieving results consistent with the organization, site, and corporate objectives.

• The ability to manage, lead and enable change.

• The ability to support, promote and ensure alignment with the organization's vision and values.

• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets, internet access, and E-mail.

• Must have a strong, reliable attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a business or manufacturing related field.

Special Requirements

• 24/7 coverage via cell phone.

• May need to respond to requests or attend work related meetings on unscheduled days.

• May need to modify work schedule to support shift or department needs.

Critical Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 20 lbs; push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 20 lbs; sit 60%; stand 20%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing. Work environment could include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes, or odors.

• Ability to wear the required cleanroom garment.

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 20 lbs; push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 20 lbs; sit 60%; stand 20%; walk 20%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking,

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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