Director, Server Production

Job Req ID: 29582

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Execution & Optimization: Oversee daily production activities across multiple lines to meet aggressive output targets for AI GPU servers. Implement Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) to maximize resource utilization. 

Yield & Quality Enhancement: Drive initiatives to achieve industry-leading First Pass Yield (FPY). Lead root-cause analysis for production bottlenecks or technical failures in high-complexity AI systems. 

Advanced Testing Management: Supervise the specialized testing environments required for AI servers, including high-wattage burn-in processes and liquid cooling leak testing. 

Shop Floor Digitalization: Lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and AI-driven predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance shop floor transparency. 

Cost & Waste Reduction: Manage production budgets effectively, focusing on reducing scrap rates, optimizing labor costs, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate non-value-added activities.

EHS & Facility Safety: Ensure the production environment complies with rigorous safety standards, particularly regarding the handling of heavy rack movements and high-voltage power testing.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field. 

Experience: 

12+ years of experience in high-tech electronics manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing large-scale production facilities. 

Direct experience with AI Server L10/L11 production and a deep understanding of the complexity of GPU-based hardware. 

Technical Skills: Proficient in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, ERP/MES systems, and familiar with the manufacturing requirements for advanced thermal solutions (Liquid Cooling). 

Leadership & Soft Skills: Proven ability to manage large labor forces (including direct and indirect staff) and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

Language: Strong communication skills in both local language and English to effectively bridge communication between the shop floor and executive leadership.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.