Manufacturing Operations Manager

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient operations of our Asia manufacturing sites. This position is critical to achieving production targets, mitigating technical and quality challenges, and proactively addressing geopolitical and operational risks. By managing and coordinating both factory-level KPIs and strategic OKR initiatives, the Manufacturing Operations Manager will contribute to continuous improvements in automation, cycle time reduction, and quality enhancements essential to Solidigm's commitment to excellence. The role will also require working closely with our Product manufacturing team leads and owning product specific deliverables through operational efficiencies. This role directly aligns with the company’s strategic goals to optimize manufacturing practices and ensure consistency across global operations.

Key Responsibilities includes...

• Coordinate daily manufacturing production schedules at factory or program/product level, ensuring revenue and production targets are consistently met.

• Lead efforts to implement factory and data automation, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and quality of high-density products.

• Oversee cycle time improvement projects to reduce production delays and mitigate capacity constraints while minimizing any significant equipment investment.

• Manage operations KPIs and KTBR activities specific to the China outsourced factory, ensuring alignment with company-wide standards.

• Provide critical MRB (Material Review Board) and quality improvement support, ensuring coordinated solutions across both China and Taiwan factories.

• Collaborate across both factories to balance revenue priorities while addressing ongoing technical issues, form factor diversity, and higher-density production needs.

• Develop and enforce safety protocols to protect employees, company assets, and the surrounding environment.

• Assess personnel and material levels to determine manufacturing schedules and optimize workforce distribution.

• Establish and monitor operating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards, cost objectives, and production deadlines.

• Foster an inclusive work environment, ensuring the development and performance management of manufacturing team members across the facility.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing operations management experience, preferably within semiconductor industry environments.

• In-depth knowledge of factory automation, data systems, and manufacturing quality control processes.

• Proficiency with manufacturing KPIs, cycle-time management, and strategic OKR planning.

• Excellent leadership, coordination, and multitasking capabilities in fast-paced manufacturing settings.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address wide-ranging operational challenges.

• English and Mandarin proficiency for effective communication across factory locations.

• Must be willing to conduct occasional travel to other facilities as needed.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or equivalent.

• Experience with geopolitical risk assessment in manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with Solidigm-specific manufacturing practices and protocols.

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