MANAGER, F10 PROBE MFG
Key Responsibilities
- HBM Manufacturing Operations
Lead day-to-day HBM Probe manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, output, cycle time, and cost targets.
Own HBM operational readiness across engineering builds, NPI, qualifications, pilot production, and HVM ramp.
Drive execution of HBM factory priorities and ensure customer and business commitments are achieved.
Manage HBM loading, lot movement, WIP health, queue-time performance, and operational constraints.
Lead operational escalation management and rapid recovery actions for output, cycle time, quality, and capacity disruptions.
- HBM Capacity Planning & Ramp Enablement
Develop and execute HBM capacity and ramp plans to support business growth, HBM expansion, and future MSH requirements.
Own HBM loading forecasts, capacity modeling, workforce planning, and operational readiness.
Partner with Equipment, Planning, Process, and Supply Chain teams to align capacity with demand.
Drive bottleneck elimination and sustainable throughput improvements across HBM operations.
Establish contingency plans to mitigate equipment, probe card, staffing, and qualification risks impacting HBM commitments.
- Cycle Time & Output Excellence
Own HBM output performance, cycle time, aged WIP reduction, and shipment readiness.
Drive continuous improvement in lot scheduling, priority lot execution, and operational efficiency.
Lead initiatives to reduce queue time excursions, hold lots, rework, and unnecessary operational touches.
Optimize Auto-Auto execution, staging efficiency, lot-start performance, and dispatching effectiveness.
Develop business processes and operational governance to achieve predictable cycle time and output performance.
- HBM Quality, Compliance & Audit Management
Own HBM manufacturing quality performance, operational compliance, and audit readiness.
Drive systematic reduction of misprocessing risk, excursions, customer escapes, and quality deviations.
Ensure robust execution of ESD, material handling, packaging, and product integrity controls.
Lead manufacturing-related investigations, corrective actions, and preventive actions.
Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to continuously strengthen process controls and operational discipline.
- HBM Planning & Operational Strategy
Own HBM production planning, operational strategy, and execution governance.
Establish HBM operational frameworks that balance engineering demands, qualification requirements, and HVM output.
Drive visibility of operational risks through data analytics, forecasting, and planning systems.
Develop scalable business processes supporting future HBM expansion and fungibility.
Partner with global HBM organizations to establish best-known methods and operational standards.
- Smart Manufacturing, Automation & AI
Champion deployment of AI, automation, and digital manufacturing solutions within HBM operations.
Leverage AI, automation, advanced analytics, digital twins, and intelligent scheduling tools to improve performance.
Applying AI to Drive productivity improvements by eliminating manual activities and enabling autonomous workflows.
Partner with Probe Automation and DAST teams to implement next-generation smart manufacturing capabilities.
Using AI and predictive analytics and real-time operational dashboards to proactively manage factory performance.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner closely with Equipment, Process, Product, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Automation teams.
Lead HBM readiness reviews, ramp governance, operational reviews, and executive updates.
Coordinate technology transfers, startup activities, and qualification programs.
Align stakeholders on priorities, resource allocation, and recovery actions.
Drive collaboration across FE, HBM AT, HIG, and global organizations to ensure successful execution.
- Team Leadership & Organization Development
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing HBM Manufacturing organization.
Coach and mentor planners, manufacturing engineers, shift engineers, and operations personnel.
Establish succession plans and capability-building roadmaps aligned with HBM growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop future manufacturing leaders capable of supporting global HBM expansion.
- Safety, Sustainability & Workforce Engagement
Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure safe manufacturing execution.
Drive TPM, 6S, ergonomics, ESD, and environmental excellence programs.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and Micron operational requirements.
Drive engagement, retention, recognition, and capability growth for the HBM workforce.
Support sustainability initiatives through productivity improvements and waste elimination.
Preferred Qualifications: Deep semiconductor manufacturing expertise in HBM, Probe, Test, or Assembly operations.
Strong track record in production planning, capacity management, factory optimization, and manufacturing execution.
Advanced data analytics and AI capabilities with hands-on application of digital manufacturing solutions.
Experience leading automation, smart factory, and operational excellence initiatives.
Strategic leadership skills with demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder influence, and business transformation.