Factory Manager

4 weeks ago


Chandler, United States Advantest Full time

Factory Manager - Advantest

Chandler, AZ (Relocation Available)

Onsite - with travel as needed


Who We Are

Here at Advantest, we are blending precision manufacturing with cutting-edge tech to revolutionize the semiconductor game. Advantest is leveraging Industry 4.0 to bring together Innovation, Cutting-Edge Technology, Machining Automation, and Smart Manufacturing as we revolutionize the semiconductor industry. Advantest has the world's best product and solution development capabilities, and unmatched technical support delivered through global teamwork.


About ADVANTEST in Chandler, Arizona

Previously doing business as Essai Test Solutions (ETS), Advantest operates as a highly coordinated, multiple factory virtual network, based out of Chandler AZ. Advantest supports new product introductions (NPIs) for new products across all Test Socket providers. We are at a pivotal point of transition, change, and growth - delivering output in support of Advantest revenue and preparing for our vertical alignment strategy. The Factory Manager is a Sr. Executive Level role within our organization. The Chandler site currently has over 250 employees and is responsible for introducing new products and processing modern generation pin and socket requirements. We are preparing to expand into our beautiful new facility, just next door, and foresee increasing headcount by 40% before the end of 2024.


Our newly built 200,000 sf facility in Chandler, Arizona is just one example of how Advantest is leading the way in precision manufacturing by investing in our ability to deliver real-time decision making through connected networks of data to help improve manufacturing processes and productivity. Our parts boast standard tolerances of +-.0004”, setting new benchmarks in the field. We have spared no expense for our new CNC Machining Facility in Chandler by equipping it with Hermle RS2 Robot Cells that use 6-axis Kuka Robot feeding pairs of Hermle C22U 5-axis Machining Centers and 72 Hermle 5-axis CNCs with advanced automation technologies that uses Swiss fixturing and Robotics from Erowa.


What You Will Do

Reporting directly to the COO, the Factory Manager will be responsible for leading all day-to-day factory operations; setting goals; monitoring work and evaluating results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives are met and are in line with Advantest’s business needs and strategies. In this role you will be expected to consistently demonstrate the ability to act swiftly to continuous change and challenges. As the heart of the company, the Factory Manager will have accountability across all departments within the facility, including:


PEOPLE MANAGEMENT –

  • Motivate teams to the highest levels of engagement by promoting organizational health and leadership development opportunities.
  • Build a compelling vision/mission; inspire and align leaders.
  • Be a Leader/Coach who is focused on developing and promoting internal talent.
  • Drives the need for teamwork by demonstrating ability to motivate and lead management to exceed established goals.


SAFETY –

  • Advantest has a complex manufacturing environment with safety as the top priority.
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining safety standards as required by company policies.


OPERATIONS –

  • Directs all aspects of Operations including effective administrative management, financial management and reporting, information technology, facilities, and human resource management.
  • Collaborate with teams across the organization and communicate frequently with executives, including the CEO.
  • Identify and develop long-term Operations strategies supporting the organization’s Mission and Vision.


FINANCIAL –

  • Develop strategies for ensuring growth and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs.
  • Analyze departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
  • Identify, develop, and implement short and long-term strategies to enhance profitability, productivity, and efficiency within each operations department.
  • Knowledge of profit/loss, EBITDA, recurring revenue, budgeting, forecasting, etc.


Who You Are

  • You are passionate about innovation, talent development, and company growth.
  • You thrive in a collaborative, fast paced, and constantly evolving industry.
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are not afraid to take calculated risks and challenge the status quo with inventive ideas.
  • You have a pulse on the current industry trends and can incorporate up-to-date competitive intelligence.
  • Understand and embrace the nuances of working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders from various departments.


What You Bring

  • 15+ years' related experience in the Semiconductor industry.
  • 8+ years of relevant senior operations management experience.
  • 5+ years of budget and P&L management.
  • People management experience in operations or related field.
  • Demonstrated success working and influencing others in a high-volume, global, matrixed organization.
  • Minimum BA/BS; ideally MS/MBA.


What We Offer

  • Generous base salary, commensurate with an Executive Level position, plus 30% Annual Bonus (paid biannually in June and December).
  • Unparalleled 401(k) program with 7% company matching, at four-year vesting period.
  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance starting on DAY 1 of employment.
  • Four different Cigna medical plans to choose from.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) *for eligible plans.
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care.
  • Company Paid Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Pet, Auto, Home Insurance (optional/buy up).
  • Generous PTO + 15 paid holidays per year.


For confidential consideration, you may email your resume directly to Patti Franco: patti.franco@advantest.com



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