Description
/Preferred Qualifications
This role will be based in Celtic Lakes. Our new 237,000-square-foot Newport facility provides additional production and customer collaboration spaces, including 25,000 square feet of R&D clean rooms, 35,000 square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space and tool demo areas, all designed to support development of semiconductor process technologies across advanced packaging, power devices, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), radio frequency (RF) and photonics sector technology.
This role will be responsible for driving specific programs for operational and process improvement initiatives within the GWS organization.
Responsibilities:
1. Identify and implement process improvements with a critical focus on “Key performance indicators”, “Internal Risk Assessment programs” and “Data” (both integrity of and analysis”,
2. Support key internal partners and some wider KLA business groups (Facilities Global Engineering, IT and Software and Field Service organisation).
3. Drive the design and implementation of new business processes with organizational context and priorities in mind.
4. Monitor, measure, and analyse the efficiency of new initiatives and processes, adjusting as needed.
5. Work closely with operational leaders and other teams to find opportunities for process enhancements.
6. Provide training and guidance to teams on new processes and how to identify improvement opportunities.
7. Develop and implement further operational excellence improvement programs.
8. Lead cross-functional project teams to drive process improvements.
9. Establish and support key performance metrics and dashboards for monitoring operational performance.
10. Assist in facilitating organisational change by leading and supporting operational and global initiatives within GWS.
11. Support internal GWS process development (with focus on standardisation, compliance, regulations, and operational & business standards (including ISO and equivalent).
Skills:
12. Proven experience in operations management and a keen understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
13. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
14. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
15. Ability to lead and manage cross-functional projects.
16. Strong organisational and time management skills.
17. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
18. Good project management skills
Benefits:
19. Competitive salary and benefits package.
20. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
21. Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
22. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field of work
23. Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant methodologies.
24. Experience in a similar role within manufacturing industries.
25. Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.
Beneficial Experience:
26. ISO process and auditing
27. Statistical analysis skills
28. Technical focus (Semiconductor or Pharmaceutical is preferable) – clean room experience is an advantage.
29. Software packages including Power BI, Project Management software, SharePoint, Dashboards & MS office suite
30. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
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