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Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Carrollton, TX facility for an Operations Manager!

The Role

The Operations Manager ensures that the front-line Operations and Supervisory teams have the resources, materials and technical support needed to meet the ongoing product needs of the business safely and effectively. The Operations Manager also helps drive activities designed to ensure that capital investment plans, resource plans, and continuous improvement plans (CIP) are maintained to support stable and sustainable growth of our manufacturing capabilities.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.”

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead, develop, and support the front-line supervisory team, the manufacturing technicians, and the maintenance technicians in managing the ongoing operations of Carrollton manufacturing safely and effectively.
• In conjunction with the Production Manager and Production Leads, consistently drive and reinforce the safety and quality cultures necessary to achieve incident free performance.
• Collaborate with Planning to develop, deploy, and execute the ongoing production plans to assure that customer demand is met in a safe and timely fashion and at a quality level that meets expectations.
• Work with the Production Manager to develop and maintain the staffing plans needed to ensure uninterrupted operations, including the approval of vacation coverage and/or overtime coverage as needed.
• Work closely with the Process Engineers on process and equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, capital projects, maintenance projects and other initiatives to continuously improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Help develop and maintain the resource, capital and project plans necessary to support the ongoing growth of the business.
• Manage and support capital projects where necessary to implement new products or processes and facility replacements and improvements.
• Responsible for the operation of central facilities utility systems, including instrument air, HVAC, electrical distribution and lighting, de-ionized water, steam generation, and site security systems.
• Manage planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance activities across the facility.
• Execute site Preventive Maintenance plans and schedules.
• Support Environmental, Safety & Health, and Quality department programs and requirements, new products, and special projects as needed.
• Member of the Management of Change Control Board which approves all change proposals.
• Member of the Material Review Board which approves all requests for material disposition.
• Develop and track implementation of lean initiatives including Kaizen, KPIs, 5S/6S, Poke-yoke, value stream modelling, etc.
• Lead cross functional teams using structured problem-solving tools such as fishbone, 8D, failure tree, and statistical analysis to resolve yield and quality issues quickly.
• Support SPC program for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Review and approve all procedure and container drawing changes for the Carrollton facility in CPro.
• Provide technical support to business group, customers, and maintenance including troubleshooting, modification/design, and other process/project orientated work.
• Participate in customer audits and/or answer customer complaints using an 8D format.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in Chemical Engineering required; other technical related degrees will be considered for candidates that meet the other experience requirements.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a frontline leadership position within a manufacturing environment; experience leading both operational and professional technical employees a plus.
• High volume manufacturing experience preferred, familiarity with high purity chemical manufacturing a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with developing and executing production, project, and maintenance plans.
• Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office suite preferred; prior experience with SAP and LIMS is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment. One of the essential job functions is the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication.

• Resilience - Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively.
• Communication - Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships.
• Reasoning & Decision Making - Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions.
• Comprehension - Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively.
• Organizational Skills - Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Fujifilm about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Fujifilm via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Fujifilm, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Fujifilm for this requisition and a valid agreement with Fujifilm is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Fujifilm agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

EEO Information

Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

ADA Information

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).