Job Abstract

Lam’s Sr. Manager of Business Operations in manufacturing directs the development and implementation of activities maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing a high-quality product to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives, and future vision of manufacturing operations within a cross-matrixed and global organization. Success in this role requires being a leader, strategic thinker, and problem solver.

•    Taking vison and strategy from Global Manufacturing (MFG) VP and socializing it with all Lam MFG sites, and ensuring they understand and execute to the strategy and vision.
•    Initiating and managing the end-to-end Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process within Global MFG and with external stakeholders, and ensuring execution to AOP schedule
•    Scheduling and coordinating the Annual MFG Summit Meeting with all Lam MFG sites and developing agenda with input from Global MFG leadership team.
•    Responsible for annual Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and managing to the annual budget, with quarterly updates.
•    Coordinating annual corporate activities, such as Org Audits and Quarterly Operations Reviews (QORs)
•    Coordinating IT requirements from all Global MFG sites, and prioritizing actions with Lam GIS to fulfill these requirements.
•    Coordinating bi-weekly staff meetings for Global MFG Operations leadership team, including collecting input from all sites for staff meeting agenda, and publishing meeting minutes
•    Managing headcount within the annual operating budget for all Global MFG sites, with monthly reporting to ensure Global MFG stays within the budget.
•    Collaborating with Global MFG sites to identify, collect and publish best practices from each site, and proliferate best known methods (BKMs) to all MFG sites.

Oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions. Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems. Ensures materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Reviews and plans requirements for purchasing materials. May prepare material requirement plans using enterprise resource planning systems. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 6-8 years of management experience. An advanced degree preferred.

•    6 years of experience leading teams in a high-tech industry, preferably with a minimum of 3 years in management roles
•    Familiarity with a product line operational functions including finance, Product Development & Release (PDR) and organizational management
•    History of driving predictable business results: making aggressive commitments and meeting them
•    High aptitude with business processes and operational execution
•    Excellent leadership and communication skills; bias to action
•    Adaptable, flexible, and versatile leader with strong analytical capabilities
•    Operational background preferred
•    Able to lead & influence technically strong employees

•    Education: BS/BA, MBA preferred
•    Operations background, preferably in semiconductor industry 
 

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.