Production Manager; Wafer Fab

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT is seeking a Wafer Fab Manager for our Wafer Fab Operations team located in Vancouver, Washington. The FAB Manager will lead day & night shift manufacturing teams to achieve nLIGHT's Wafer Fabrication Production goals, while maintaining and improving standards for safety, quality, and productivity. You will have daily interaction with multiple teams and be responsible for all production activities across Front End departments.

We’re looking for a highly motivated leader with a proven track record of leading and developing people, Lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement.quential. This position will involve the day‑to‑day leadership on the clean room floor.

• Drives execution through active management of Supervisors, Leads, Technicians and Specialists to meet company deliverables.
• Ensures a safe work environment for all employees; reinforces safety culture, supports incident investigations, and leads by example.
• Responsible for employee performance management; motivates and facilitates continuous learning and development, conducts annual performance appraisals, and provides timely feedback and recognition.
• Monitors and approves employee time and attendance records/ws compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Manages training programs and leads team development to achieve output goals.
• Leads and reports out in manufacturing metric and finance budget reviews.
• Identifies staffing needs and assists with hiring and capacity planning.
• Leads LEAN, 5‑S, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous improvement activities.
• Meets quality and delivery deadlines for production and interacts with R&D and applications teams to penso process efficiency and product yield.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science subject preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing supervisory/management experience ideally in high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Competent in generaliyanasiyana methodology and metrics (KPI's).
• Experience with LEAN and 5‑S implementation and six‑sigma desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and قليلة interactive) with employees of various backgrounds.
• Independent thinking and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects.
• Expertise in MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and databases.

• $90,000 - $119,000 for Wafer Fab Manager

• Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages
• Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants
• kecil Paid Time Off per year (4 weeks)
• 10 paid holidays
• Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee‑paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

nLIGHT is subject to U.S. Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must a U.S. Person (i.e., a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status).

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E‑Verify Participation:
nLIGHT participates in the E‑Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information, please review the following notices: E‑Verify Participation Poster, Right to Work Poster.