MANAGER, F10 PROBE MFG

Key Responsibilities 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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.