KLA Tencor

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Group/Division

The KLA Global Workplace Services (GWS) team is passionate about enabling the business goals and company culture through the delivery of workplace environments and services that foster teamwork, innovation and productivity. Our team runs a worldwide portfolio of over 3 million square feet, 135 sites and over 12,000 employees. In addition to ensuring the workspace and manufacturing facilities operate seamlessly, this group also provides employee and site services, such as cafeteria, transportation, security, and safety. The team is responsible for all construction and site improvement work to enable the business needs as well as align with the financial requirements.

Job 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:

• Identify and implement process improvements with a critical focus on “Key performance indicators”, “Internal Risk Assessment programs” and “Data” (both integrity of and analysis”,
• Support key internal partners and some wider KLA business groups (Facilities Global Engineering, IT and Software and Field Service organisation).
• Drive the design and implementation of new business processes with organizational context and priorities in mind.
• Monitor, measure, and analyse the efficiency of new initiatives and processes, adjusting as needed.
• Work closely with operational leaders and other teams to find opportunities for process enhancements.
• Provide training and guidance to teams on new processes and how to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement further operational excellence improvement programs.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to drive process improvements.
• Establish and support key performance metrics and dashboards for monitoring operational performance.
• Assist in facilitating organisational change by leading and supporting operational and global initiatives within GWS.
• Support internal GWS process development (with focus on standardisation, compliance, regulations, and operational & business standards (including ISO and equivalent).

Skills:

• Proven experience in operations management and a keen understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and manage cross-functional projects.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good project management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, engineering, or a related field of work
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or other relevant methodologies.
• Experience in a similar role within manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.

Beneficial Experience:

• ISO process and auditing
• Statistical analysis skills
• Technical focus (Semiconductor or Pharmaceutical is preferable) – clean room experience is an advantage.
• Software packages including Power BI, Project Management software, SharePoint, Dashboards & MS office suite
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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