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General Manager -Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing

FM Industries, Inc.

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Phoenix, AZ
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Job Overview:

About the Role

Join a rapidly growing segment at the forefront of the semiconductor equipment industry, where innovation, precision, and speed define success. We are looking for a hands-on, forward-thinking General Manager to lead our New Arizona manufacturing facility and play a key role in scaling operations to meet increasing global demand.

This is an exciting opportunity to tackle complex challenges—ranging from advanced machining and tight-tolerance manufacturing to supporting next-generation semiconductor technologies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving tough operational problems, and is energized by building high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead end-to-end factory operations, including machining, manufacturing, planning, and quality
  • Drive performance in a high-growth, high-mix, precision manufacturing environment
  • Build, develop, and lead multi-shift teams, fostering a culture of accountability and engagement
  • Deliver on throughput, on-time delivery, and cost goals while maintaining exceptional quality standards
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, and EHS (OSHA) requirements
  • Champion a safety-first culture across all operations
  • Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
  • Partner with Engineering to launch new products and next-generation semiconductor technologies
  • Act as a key customer interface, hosting site visits and presenting operational performance
  • Manage KPIs, budgets, and capacity planning to support rapid business growth

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Be part of a fast-growing, high-demand industry critical to global technology advancement
  • Work on challenging, precision-driven manufacturing processes, including advanced machining
  • Lead in an environment where innovation, speed, and quality are essential
  • Make a direct impact on scaling operations to support next-generation semiconductor equipment

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA a plus
  • 5–10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
  • Strong background in machining or precision manufacturing preferred
  • Working knowledge of quality systems (cGMP/ISO) and EHS regulations
  • Proven success driving operational excellence (Lean, Six Sigma) in fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with customer-facing experience
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges

Why Join Us

  • Lead a critical manufacturing operation in one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide
  • Tackle engaging, real-world challenges that directly impact cutting-edge technology
  • Be part of a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on results and innovation