Site Manager

Job Description:

Broadcom is searching for an experienced Site Manager to oversee operations at our Charlotte, North Carolina, MicroOptics facility. The MicroOptics site is part of Broadcom’s Optical Systems Division, and is responsible for the design and production of lenses and optical components used in data centers, lithography, and metrology equipment for industrial, medical, and consumer applications. The Site Manager will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance with industry standards, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering on objectives related to production, quality, safety, and cost. This leadership role requires strong technical knowledge of semiconductor and optical component manufacturing processes, proven experience in organizational management, and the ability to align operations with corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Leadership & Strategy

• Lead day-to-day operations of the MicroOptics facility, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
• Develop and implement long-term strategies to optimize production systems and to expand new product offerings.
• Represent the site to executive leadership, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

2. Operations & Production Management

• Oversee operations, ensuring that production targets are consistently achieved.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies.

3. Financial & Resource Management

• Manage site budget, capital expenditures, and cost controls.
• Optimize supply chain, vendor relationships, and equipment utilization.
• Ensure cost efficiency without compromising safety or product quality.

4. Technology & Innovation

• Define direction for new products, processes, standards, and operational plans based upon business strategy, with a significant medium-term impact on the overall results of the business unit.
• Stay current with advancements in optics technology, manufacturing processes, and automation.
• Lead site-level adoption of next-generation tools and systems to enhance competitiveness.
• Partner with R&D and engineering teams to support technology transfers and new product introductions.

5. People & Team Development

• Lead a team of 35 managers, engineers, and operations staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on safety, quality, and accountability.
• Recruit, train, and develop talent to strengthen organizational capabilities.

6. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Drive initiatives for workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee ISO 9001 quality management system to maintain world-class product reliability.
• Oversee ISO 14001 environmental management system and foster continuous improvement.

Skills and Competencies

• Project management experience and a proven ability to develop action plans and drive them to successful completion.
• Effective leadership and people-management skills.
• Demonstrated business acumen in the areas of strategy setting, cost structure/controls, and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent presentation and public-speaking skills.
• Ability to navigate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated quality control and yield management skills.
• Strong statistical, data-driven approach to analysis and problem solving.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Optics, Electrical, Chemical), Materials Science, Experimental Physics, Optics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of overall experience of which a minimum of 5 years is in management.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in micro-optics or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Proven track record in managing operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of micro-optics or semiconductor process flow (front-end or back-end), yield improvement, and fab operations.
• Experience managing a customer-facing team
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Broad understanding of industry trends and directions.

Preferred

• Hands-on micro-optics fabrication and/or semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Optical application/design experience.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $129,400 - $207,000.

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.