Sr Director, Operations
Sr Director, Operations
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Join UCTand be part ofthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone smart car and device that uses artificial is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed a strong focus on quality with a passion for success join us today!
UCTis looking for a talentedSr Director of Operationsto join us inPhoenix AZ!
The Senior Director of Operations provides leadership and oversight for either single or multi-site operational execution within UCT Services reporting to the Managing Director of Operations. This role ensures consistency discipline and alignment in safety quality delivery cost and people development (SQDCP). The Senior Director will drive operational excellence across assigned sites standardize processes and support the execution of UCTs strategic objectives while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and operational scalability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategic & Organizational Leadership
- Translate UCTs corporate and regional strategies into actionable execution plans for assigned sites.
- Lead and mentor site Operations and their teams ensuring clarity accountability and alignment.
- Facilitate cross-site collaboration sharing best practices and driving adoption of standard operating systems.
- Support the Leadership in executing regional initiatives while maintaining day-to-day ownership of site performance.
Operations Management
- Oversee daily operations across multiple sites including production engineering facilities EH&S logistics and administrative functions.
- Ensure compliance with operational policies procedures and leader standard work.
- Implement and maintain KPIs tier boards and daily management systems to monitor performance and drive corrective action.
- Partner with site teams to resolve escalations eliminate bottlenecks and ensure on-time delivery.
Customer & Commercial Alignment:
- Ensure readiness for customer qualifications audits and escalations across sites.
- Partner with commercial and engineering teams to enable smooth introduction of new business.
- Maintain high standards of service delivery ensuring operational execution supports revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
People Development & Culture
- Build and sustain high-performing site leadership teams through coaching and performance management.
- Foster a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement.
- Drive implementation of KPIs and visual management tools enabling teams to own and understand their performance.
- Serve as a mentor and talent pipeline developer for future site and regional leaders.
Other Duties
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Strong leadership and people development skills with proven ability to manage through influence across multiple sites.
- Deep knowledge of semiconductor/capital equipment industry operations including manufacturing safety quality and engineering.
- Financial acumen with ability to connect operational actions to P&L outcomes.
- Skilled in problem-solving standardization and deployment of lean methodologies.
- Strong communication and presentation skills comfortable interacting with executives customers and site teams.
Educational/Certification Requirement:
- Bachelors Degree MBA preferred in Business Administration Engineering or Finance.
Work Experience:
- 15 years of related experience in a fast growth-oriented semiconductor/capital equipment organization.
Management Experience):
- Minimum 5 years managerial experience in semiconductor/capital equipment/manufacturing operations environment including technology development and operational improvement
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Work Environment:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to kneel reach walk push pull and grasp.
- Sit or stand for sustained periods of time.
- Ability to move arms hands and fingers
- Lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to move arms hands and fingers.
- Ability to Talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.
Environmental Exposure:
- Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
- Subject to hazards including electrical current moving mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals.
- May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers faxes computer etc.
Overnight Travel:
- Work may require out of town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting) 10 %.
At Ultra Clean Technologywe do not just welcome diversity - we celebrate it!Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color national or ethnic origin age religion disability sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression marital status and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.
UCToffers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees which includes medical dental vision 401(k) and paid time off.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
