Job Family Description
Direct Production (DP) covers the overall manufacturing operations of Nokia. Contains the direction and monitoring of business' operational processes concerning production, man and machinery performance, and maintenance, as well as related cost controls, quality, and packaging tasks.
- Lead daily manufacturing operations for assigned shifts, ensuring achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, IT, Industrial Engineering, and other groups to resolve operational challenges and improve manufacturing performance.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and strengthen overall manufacturing performance
- Lead, coach, and develop Production Supervisors, Training, and Production Control personnel, while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
- Develop cross-training and skill-building programs that enhance workforce flexibility and employee growth
- 7+ years of leadership experience in Semiconductor manufacturing, Wafer fabrication, Cleanroom operations, or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment. Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits highly preferred
- Experience leading a Greenfield or Brownfield semiconductor wafer fabrication startup
- Project management
- Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with a proven track record of performing in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience managing exempt workforce
Skills Required
- 7+ years of leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, wafer fabrication, cleanroom operations, or a comparable advanced manufacturing environment
- Experience leading a greenfield or brownfield semiconductor wafer fabrication startup
- Project management experience
- Demonstrated success working in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment
- Experience with photonic integrated circuits
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
Nokia Insights
What We Do
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
