HELP US OBSOLETE THE LIGHTBULB!!!

Cree, Inc. is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of LED solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance.  In fiscal year 2009, we achieved record revenue of $567 million and have a goal to become a $1 billion company within the next few years. 

Key to Cree’s market advantage is unrivaled materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) with gallium nitride (GaN) to deliver chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products.  Cree’s product families include blue and green LED chips, lighting LEDs, LEDs for backlighting, power-switching devices and radio-frequency/wireless devices. 

We are headquartered in Raleigh/Durham, NC; an area consistently ranked in the Top 10 Places to Live by Money Magazine and is also home to the Research Triangle Park.  The RTP area was recently voted the #1 high-tech region in the country by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and consists of approximately 112 research related organizations and companies that employ over 40,000 people.  Cree’s facility in Durham has approximately 1400 full-time employees devoted to R&D, manufacturing, sales & marketing and other professional support roles. 

Cree boasts a casual work environment, where jeans and shorts are a typical sight every day, not just on Friday.  We also have an onsite fitness facility; complete with indoor track, basketball court, 3 racquet ball courts, aerobics room, free weights, machine weights and cardio machines.  This facility is 100% free to our employees and their spouses, and is open Monday through Friday.  Our benefits include a quarterly bonus program, stock options, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition reimbursement, and medical/vision/dental coverage. 

We currently have an opening for a Manufacturing Manager within our Wafer Fab group.  This position will be stationed at our headquarters in Raleigh/Durham, NC. 

Shift:  12-Hour Night Shift (Training Schedule TBD)

Responsibilities:

• Supervise work performance of up to 60+ Production Operators.  This includes maintaining accurate and up to date records of attendance, performance, training, corrective/disciplinary action, and salary administration.  Monitor team and individual performance.  Maximize productivity, equipment utilization and overall efficiency.
• Act as the 'go-to' person on shift.  Have the answers for all personnel questions on the floor, or retrieve answers quickly for them.
• Interact very closely with the process and equipment teams to ensure the operators and technicians follow proper protocol and ensure product quality.
• Schedule adequate personnel to support the objectives of the production plan.  Solicit overtime and coordinate vacation schedules so as to not impact production.
• Maintain leadership presence by spending a minimum of 80% of time on the shop floor.
• Help support and establish Visual Management, 5-s, Kanbans, and other Lean initiatives on the production floor.
• Establish and communicate production priorities.  Execute production plans and internal goals.  Track performance and adjust priorities accordingly.
• Initiate, encourage, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop cross-training plans for productivity objectives and personnel development.
• Provide staff with constructive and timely feedback.  Enforce company and local policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in training, disposition of material, and production as necessary.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all levels in the organization.
• Maintain a safe working environment for CREE employees. 

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree with at least 2 years manufacturing experience in a leadership role, or equivalent experience in a supervisory/leadership role (3-5 years).
• Must have excellent interpersonal communications
• Data oriented – Excellent quantitative skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills – familiar with all MicrosoftãOffice applications.
• Ability to exercise leadership, diplomacy and problem solving skills when coordinating and working with all levels of employees
• Ability to lead teams as well as conduct/facilitate meetings and presentations.
• Ability to handle change quickly and efficiently – Fast paced work environment
• Experience in Lean Initiatives (Toyota Production System methodology).  5-s, Visual Management, Pull Systems, Kanbans, Poka-yoke, Kaizen events, etc. 
• Job requires continuous walking across different areas, bending, lifting, and microscope usage.
• Able to work in a Class 100 cleanroom environment, fully gowned in cleanroom attire.
• Able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to sit/stand for 12 hour shifts.