Production Supervisor - Night Shift

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Role Summary

The IC Fab Supervisor-Night Shift is a front-line operations leader responsible for safe, disciplined, and efficient execution of IC fabrication on their assigned shift. This role owns shop-floor control, operator performance, pass-down quality, and real-time problem solving to meet production, quality, and turn-around time (TAT) commitments.

The Supervisor is accountable for translating Fab Ops priorities into clear daily execution, enforcing standard work, and developing operators through structured training and coaching. Success in this role is measured by stable operations, predictable output, strong shift handoffs, and a highly engaged team.

Shift Schedule

* This position is assigned to D Shift (back-half night shift).

• The IC Fab operates on a four-shift (A/B/C/D) compressed workweek schedule to support continuous 24/7 operations.

• Each shift is 12 hours in duration

• A and B Shifts: Day shifts with a 9:00 AM start time.

• C and D Shifts: Night shifts with a 9:00 PM start time.

• Front-half schedule: A and C Shifts

• Back-half schedule: B and D Shifts

• Shifts alternate every Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

1. Shift Operations & Execution

• Own end-to-end execution of production on assigned shift, ensuring run-plan adherence, disciplined work selection , and clean shift handoffs.

• Actively manage WIP flow, tool queues, and lot prioritization to minimize delays, aging WIP, and stuck lots.

• Ensure all operator processing instructions are executed strictly per Thinksheet /MES, with no off-system or informal direction.

• Identify issues early (tool downtime, staffing gaps, material constraints) and escalate promptly to protect TAT and schedule.

2. Safety, Quality & Process Discipline

• Lead with a safety-first mindset; enforce PPE, bay safety rules, and safe behaviors at all times.

• Maintain process discipline by ensuring operators follow documented procedures and approved instructions.

• Drive reduction in behavioral rejects (BRs) through coaching, observation, and reinforcement of standard work.

• Ensure quality issues are surfaced immediately and corrective actions are initiated per fab quality systems.

3. People Leadership & Operator Development

• Provide direct leadership to operators on shift: set expectations, coach performance, and address gaps in real time.

• Own execution of the IC Fab training process on shift, including onboarding, cross-training, and backup coverage.

• Ensure training is checklist-driven, tracked, and progressed to proficiency and certification per fab standards.

• Partner with Fab Ops Manager on performance feedback, development plans, and recognition.

4. Daily Management & Communication

• Conduct effective start-of-shift and end-of-shift pass-downs with clear priorities, risks, and follow-ups.

• Maintain accurate MES entries, pass-down notes, and shift documentation to enable continuity across shifts.

• Serve as the single point of contact for shift-level coordination with Engineering, Maintenance, and Planning.

• Reinforce communication protocols ( Thinksheet vs. email vs. escalation paths).

5. Continuous Improvement & Accountability

• Use daily KPIs (moves, WIP health, downtime, BRs) to identify trends and take corrective action.

• Participate in Kaizen events and improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, and standardization.

• Eliminate non-standard practices that increase risk, rejects , or variability.

• Hold operators and partners accountable while fostering a culture of respect, ownership, and teamwork.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Predictable shift execution with clean pass-downs and minimal surprises.

• Operators clearly understand what to run, how to run it, and why it matters.

• Training progresses steadily with improved backup and cross-coverage.

• Issues are surfaced early, escalated appropriately, and closed with learning.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in semiconductor manufacturing operations, preferably in an IC fab environment

• Prior experience as a lead operator, senior operator, or supervisor in a shift-based manufacturing setting

• Strong working knowledge of fab flow, MES/lot tracking, Thinksheet -based execution, and SPC concepts

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enforce standards, and make sound decisions in a real-time production environment

• Strong communication , organization, and coaching skills

Candidates must be local or willing to relocate to Santa Rosa, CA

This position requires access to certain goods, software, technology, or technical data subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these laws and regulations, U.S. persons (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees) working for Keysight can access export-controlled items without authorization from the U.S. government. For any individual who is not a U.S. person, Keysight may need authorization from the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce, or other appropriate federal agency before the individual can access export-controlled items. Employment in this position for non-U.S. persons is contingent on Keysight’s ability to obtain any required government authorizations.

Careers Privacy Statement
Keysight Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

The level of role and salary will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Rosa, CA Pay Range: MIN $76,870 - MAX $128,120

+ shift differential

15% differential for night shift work and 10% for weekend work.

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region.

This role is eligible for Keysight Results Bonus Program and US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:

- Medical, dental and vision

- Health Savings Account

- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life, Accident, Disability insurance

- Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health

- 401(k) Plan

- Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays

- Paid Family Leave

- Discounts, Perks

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Adoption Assistance

- ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

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