Foundry Operations Manager 1 (3rd shift)
Job Description
The ATL Foundry Operations Manager 1 will be leading a team of Solid State Technicians, and will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the work on 3rd shift in one of our semiconductor fabrication areas. The Fab Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision of represented employees working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The manager is expected to spend at least half of their time in the cleanroom lab area supporting foundry operations from the shop floor. The individual will regularly align fab operations activities with other groups including Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Process Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, Equipment Engineering, Systems and Applications, and Program Management.
Other responsibilities include:
• Provide direction and guidance to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies
• Meeting fab throughput and productivity metrics, product delivery schedules, fab yields, and overall fab quality
• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts, 5S activities, lean manufacturing principles
• Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential
• Provide ATL leadership with progress reports and presentations
• Work independently across the organization to meet fab needs and goals
• Maintain a safe work environment
Basic Qualifications for Foundry Operations Manager-1 3rd shift:
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of professional experience; PhD with 0+ years of professional experience (Note: 9+ years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Understanding of basic manufacturing and production concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required
• Must be able to work a 3rd shift schedule (11pm-8:30am; subject to change with upcoming shift changes related to union activities)
Preferred Qualifications for Foundry Operations Manager-1 3rd shift:
• Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
• Technical knowledge and understanding of semiconductor processes and toolsets
• Supervision or people management experience is preferred
• Experience in the microelectronics industry
• Working knowledge of industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as SPC, 5S, Total Quality Management or Six Sigma
• Experienced in ISO 9001 or AS9100 audits and requirements, knowledgeable of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management procedures
• Prior experience working in a represented (union) environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $115,500.00 - $173,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
The ATL Foundry Operations Manager 1 will be leading a team of Solid State Technicians, and will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing the work on 3rd shift in one of our semiconductor fabrication areas. The Fab Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision of represented employees working in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The manager is expected to spend at least half of their time in the cleanroom lab area supporting foundry operations from the shop floor. The individual will regularly align fab operations activities with other groups including Environmental Health & Safety, Quality, Process Engineering, Semiconductor Technologies, Equipment Engineering, Systems and Applications, and Program Management.
Other responsibilities include:
• Provide direction and guidance to employees utilizing management guidelines and general policies
• Meeting fab throughput and productivity metrics, product delivery schedules, fab yields, and overall fab quality
• Identify and drive continuous improvement efforts, 5S activities, lean manufacturing principles
• Involved in staffing decisions, training, and driving engagement efforts to achieve the employee's highest potential
• Provide ATL leadership with progress reports and presentations
• Work independently across the organization to meet fab needs and goals
• Maintain a safe work environment
Basic Qualifications for Foundry Operations Manager-1 3rd shift:
• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; Master's Degree with 3 years of professional experience; PhD with 0+ years of professional experience (Note: 9+ years of work experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
• Understanding of basic manufacturing and production concepts
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or engineering environment
• U.S. Citizenship required
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance is required
• Must be able to work a 3rd shift schedule (11pm-8:30am; subject to change with upcoming shift changes related to union activities)
Preferred Qualifications for Foundry Operations Manager-1 3rd shift:
• Experience in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
• Technical knowledge and understanding of semiconductor processes and toolsets
• Supervision or people management experience is preferred
• Experience in the microelectronics industry
• Working knowledge of industry and management methodologies focused on continuous improvement in manufacturing, such as SPC, 5S, Total Quality Management or Six Sigma
• Experienced in ISO 9001 or AS9100 audits and requirements, knowledgeable of Industrial Hazardous Waste Management procedures
• Prior experience working in a represented (union) environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $115,500.00 - $173,300.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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