At Lam Research, we create equipment that drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.
Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.
Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they're inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.
The impact you'll make
You will ensure that business commitments are executed reliably at the factory level and accurately reflected across enterprise planning systems, providing clarity and stability as the organization scales. By enabling strong alignment between global production planning and site execution, your leadership ensures that changes in demand, priorities, or constraints are translated into consistent, executable outcomes. Your work reduces churn and rework, strengthens trust in planning signals, and supports reliable customer delivery—particularly during ramps, priority shifts, and periods of increased complexity.When plans change or pressure increases, Master Scheduling serves as the stabilizing function—ensuring planning intent flows smoothly into execution, and operational realities are reflected back into the planning network with discipline and accuracy.
What you'll do
The Master Scheduling Manager leads a team of Master Schedulers and owns the accuracy, integrity, and maintenance of the master production schedule within ERP systems, ensuring alignment with the approved Plan of Record.Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and develop the Master Scheduling team, reinforcing best practices, accountability, and standardizationReview and manage the master schedule for the Villach & Global manufacturing sites , ensuring alignment with production capabilities and business objectives
- Own the accuracy, maintenance, and integrity of the master production schedule within ERP systems
- Translate approved build plans into consistent, executable schedules based on project specifications, resource availability, and production constraints
- Collaborate with Global Production Planning, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Logistics, and Order Management and Execution teams to incorporate forecast changes and firm orders
- Proactively identify potential schedule disruptions, develop mitigation plans to minimize operational impact, and escalate risks or issues to senior management as needed
- Maintain comprehensive records of scheduling decisions, changes, and performance outcomes
- Strengthen cross‑functional and cross‑regional collaboration by encouraging open communication and shared ownership
The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented people leader who brings rigor, structure, and collaboration to near‑term planning. You combine strong system knowledge with a continuous improvement mindset and take pride in maintaining accurate, trusted planning signals.
- Proven leadership experience in master scheduling, near‑term production planning, or ERP‑driven planning within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of S&OP frameworks and how approved plans translate into operational systems
- Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, scheduling logic, and milestone‑based planning
- Demonstrated ability to maintain alignment to the approved Plan of Record while managing near‑term changes
- High proficiency with ERP and scheduling tools, with a strong commitment to data accuracy and system integrity
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset to identify inefficiencies and enhance planning signal quality
- People‑focused, collaborative leader with the ability to influence across functions without direct authority and develop high‑performing schedulers
- Values discipline as an enabler of speed, prioritizes signal accuracy over churn, and alignment over handoffs
- Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are strongly preferred
What We're Offering
This position is subject to the Austrian Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for Employees in the Metal Technology Industry (https://www.metalltechnischeindustrie.at/fileadmin/content/Dokumente/Kollektivvertrag/KV-2025_2026/FMTI_Mindesgehaltstabelle_2025.pdf) in the occupation group G or H. A higher payment is negotiable depending on education, expertise and skills. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year.
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Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ('Lam' or the 'Company') is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex' you'll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex' you'll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
- Wellbeing: Programs designed to support your individual needs, help you achieve personal goals, and incentivize you with rewards
- Stock: Discounted employee stock purchase program
- Parental Bonding: 16 weeks fully paid bonding leave for all new parents
- Recognition: Peer-to-peer award program designed to recognize excellence and celebrate success
- Pension: Annual pension contribution that increases with tenure
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