• Job Description

  Req#: 499344

  SEH America is located in Vancouver, Washington. It is one of 13 Shin-Etsu Handotai Group (SEH) facilities located around the world. SEH is the world-leader in the manufacturing of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry.

  At SEH America, our philosophy and success rest upon our commitment to excellence, quality of service and product to our customers, and a safe working environment for our employees.

  SUMMARY
  Production Supervisors have primary responsibility for their area(s) performance across safety, quality, and productivity. They direct and coordinate activities of production of their designated area(s) under the direction of the Production Manager. They provide leadership, training, and supervision to staff by setting performance expectations, evaluating performance, taking corrective action, and recognizing and rewarding accomplishments and improvements. Day Shift position.
  
  JOB DUTIES

  • Supervise direct reports, evaluate performance, pay, promotions, and other employment related decisions.
  • Manage disciplinary issues, conflict resolution per SEH policy and legal requirements. Consistently and fairly apply company policy. Keep information confidential, as appropriate. Act as a role model for teams and individuals.
  • Ensure staffing levels are adequate to meet manufacturing goals. Coordinate the hiring of new operators and ensure the availability of resources needed for operator skill acquisition and timely certification.
  • Ensure a safe work environment. Communicate safety standards to production workers. Identify unsafe conditions and acts, enforcing all relevant state/federal laws and company policies. Investigate safety incidents.
  • Measure and evaluate production output and recognize the opportunity for yield improvement.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues and improve manufacturing processes where necessary.
  • Work with various personnel to complete production objectives; management, engineering, maintenance, support, etc.
  • Understand, follow, and maintain complex standard work procedures, conditions, instructions. Ensure work related procedure documentation is up to date and direct reports are trained.
  • Implement and utilizes the 5S disciplines in department and participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and by exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
  • Work with Japanese contacts to complete various projects.
  • This is an exempt (salaried) position. Must be available for situations that may arise outside of standard working hours.
  • Other projects and tasks as assigned.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing process demonstrating leadership skills and potential.
  • Training and/or experience working with high performance work teams demonstrating skills in group facilitation, problem solving, conflict resolution, and communication.
  • Good writing skills and a demonstrated ability to create accurate reports combining data and written information.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated planning and organizational skills appropriate to a multi-task manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present information and effectively interact with all levels of company personnel.
  • Proven ability to act as a role model for other employees, characteristics include (but are not limited to), good work ethic, quality driven, dependable/reliable, team oriented, respectful of others and company policies and procedures.
  • Able and willing to work in a 24/7 manufacturing area. Supervisory duties require weekend work when needed.

  PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Formal education or training in an engineering or technical field (Military experience included).
  • Experience leading a production staff at SEH (includes Team Lead, Shift Coordinator, Group Lead roles).

  SEH AMERICA BENEFITS

  We are committed to employee health and wellness and believe it plays a factor in our success. The SEH America benefit plan is considered one of the most generous plans in the region based on coverage and employee cost. SEH America is pleased to offer the following benefits, services, and perks:

  Health Benefits for You and Eligible Family Members

  • Medical (2 plan options with prescription drug program included) - Massage therapy, acupuncture, & naturopathy included in plan
  • Dental (2 plan options)
  • Vision (automatic election with medical and dental enrollment)

  Paid Time-Off Benefits

  • Vacation (starts at 15 days for exempt employees) & Vacation Savings Account
  • Sick pay (80 hrs sick pay with rollover & possible payout)
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Company leave programs including Short Term Medical Leave (up to 24 weeks – based on length of service) & Long Term Disability
  • Bereavement Leave (up to 3 days), Jury or Witness Leave, SEH-A Military Leave Program

  Other Company Provided Benefits

  • 401(k) Plan- Company match plus additional employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Health Care & Dependent Care
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance- Option to purchase supplemental & dependent life insurance
  • Voluntary AD&D Insurance (for employee & family)
  • Company provided Long Term Care Insurance – Option to purchase additional employee and spouse coverage.

  Services & Perks

  • Education Assistance- Paid directly to school
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Subsidized Childcare
  • On-Site Café (cost subsidized by company)
  • Community Garden
  • On-Site Fitness Center (no cost & open 24/7)
  • EV Charging Spots
  • Multiple Award Programs & Employee Appreciation Events
  • Diverse Employee Population
  • Numerous Growth Opportunities & Career Paths

  
  

  SEH America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to military and veteran status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Offers of employment are contingent on a pre-employment drug screen. SEHA follows Washington State law on what is considered illegal substances and legal age for usage. SEH-A participates in E-Verify. More information can be found on our website.

  
  

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