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Job Description
MES Operations and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to define business requirements and optimize manufacturing processes through MES.
- Ensure high system availability, performance, and reliability of the MES environment.
- Drive continuous process improvement and digitalization initiatives by leveraging MES capabilities.
Project Management:
- Lead MES-related projects, including new functionality, system enhancements, and equipment integration.
- Coordinate with global IT teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver projects on schedule and within scope.
- Manage project priorities, risks, and resources to support business objectives.
Team Leadership:
- Lead, coach, and develop the MES team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Provide technical guidance and oversee daily operational activities.
- Manage outsourced development partners and ensure the quality of delivered solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the MES team and ensure stable operation of manufacturing IT systems.
- Manage MES enhancement and implementation projects from planning through deployment.
- Build strong partnerships with manufacturing, engineering, and global IT organizations.
- Support manufacturing operations through effective use of IT systems and digital technologies.
- Report project status, operational performance, and key issues to IT management.
Expected Background
- Experience leading MES implementation, operation, or enhancement projects within a semiconductor or manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing cross-functional projects involving manufacturing, engineering, and IT organizations.
- Experience leading technical teams and coordinating external vendors.
- Experience working in a global organization is preferred.
Expected Skill
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and manufacturing business processes.
- Ability to define business requirements and translate them into system specifications.
- Knowledge of relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and SQL.
- Knowledge of ERP accounting procedures
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Business-level English communication skills for collaboration with global teams.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
Skills Required
- Experience leading MES implementation, operation, or enhancement projects in a semiconductor or manufacturing environment
- Experience managing cross-functional projects involving manufacturing, engineering, and IT organizations
- Experience leading technical teams
- Experience coordinating external vendors or outsourced development partners
- Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems and manufacturing business processes
- Ability to define business requirements and translate them into system specifications
- Knowledge of relational databases, including Oracle and SQL Server
- Knowledge of SQL
- Knowledge of ERP accounting procedures
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Business-level English communication skills
- Experience working in a global organization
Lumentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lumentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Lumentum.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation, with RSUs frequently framed as a valued component of offers. An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and look-back further reinforces equity access as part of rewards.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are presented as a clear strength, with a 401(k) match and immediate vesting highlighted as supportive features. Auto-enrollment and match eligibility details indicate a structured retirement program for U.S. employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options are described, including PPO and HDHP/HSA choices and Kaiser in some locations, suggesting breadth and choice in coverage. Health and well-being programming is also characterized as part of a comprehensive benefits approach.
Lumentum Insights
What We Do
Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading designer and manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and laser applications worldwide. Lumentum optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com.
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