Scheduler/Planner 3

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication, and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs, and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. https://www.macom.com/ . In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives, and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Planner/Scheduler 3

Job Description:

Located in Lowell, MA, this Production Control Coordinator shall be part of the Die Business team reporting into the Die Business Manager. The Die Business Production Control Coordinator shall utilize MACOM’s ERP (SAP), shop floor control system (Eyelit) and configuration management system (Agile) to help track and move semiconductor wafer material from foundry receipt through final die and customer source inspection. As part of the Die Business Team, the coordinator will interface with material planning, stockroom, engineering, foundry and production personnel. Responsibilities include:

• Using the ERP, the shop floor control system and the automated tracking tools to provide daily production status.
• Maintaining WIP status (Work Orders) report with counts that align with Production Tracker. Identify discrepancies and work to resolve differences (scrap, rework, split lots…). Facilitate slow/no moving WIP (aging).
• Helping to stage material at each operation with associated work order travelers and any related documentation. Make sure that the material is moved safely and within the proper packaging.
• Works with Production Management and Materials Management/Planning to facilitate products availability and production readiness.
• Participating in daily production meetings to be aware of schedules and any hot priority products.
• Reporting material and quality issues back to Operation’s management and materials group for reconciliation and to help with root cause and corrective actions.
• Helping to ensure clear marking and labeling of raw material and work in process to minimize confusion and support material availability and locating material efficiently. Kanban
• Maintaining an active knowledge of all work in process to aid in providing a delivery status to our customers.
• Maximizing production through-put while maintaining product integrity. Minimize product queue times.
• Assisting in closing out open material transactions tied to work orders not completely processed.
• The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, problem solver and proactive process owner. They will collaborate and share their knowledge with others to help develop the organization and their peers.
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a major related to production control or equivalent education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, project management or a related field.
• Prior ERP and shopfloor control experience required. SAP experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience using SAP to manage Production Orders, Monitor material availability, analyze Work Orders and preform Cycle Counts.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
• Experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook/Skype)
• Self-starter who requires minimal supervision, works well with teammates, and has a results-based mindset and proven track record of success
• Willingness and enthusiasm to take on aggressive goals and a commitment to achieve them.
• Must be adaptable to changing priorities to meet required business needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate with various disciplines
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams to improve processes. High energy, self-motivated, positive attitude with strong communication skills and an ability to interface effectively with different backgrounds and at every level of the organization
• Time management skills
• Must be a well-organized professional with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Understanding of ESD procedures and contamination control.
  
  

Work Schedule:

This Position is primarily a Monday through Friday role supporting production planning and manufacturing operations. To support customer commitments and production objectives, Saturday/overtime work is a regular and required component to this position. Candidates should expect consistent opportunities for overtime while maintaining a predictable work schedule. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy a fast-paced manufacturing environment, value ownership of operational results.

Desired Skills:

• Continuous Flow Manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving.
• Knowledge of wafer, microelectronic and hybrid assembly processes and manufacturing processes such as wafer probe testing, wafer singulation, wafer cleaning and automated wafer pick and place.
  
  

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call 1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

ITAR

Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $72,000 – $117,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.