Senior Director Operations

Job Title:
Senior Director Operations
Job Description:
Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.
The Role
Entegris is seeking a SeniorDirector of Operations to lead the Deposition & Etch Solutions (DES) manufacturing and operations team and to provide overall operational leadership for the Burnet TX site.
The Senior Director of Operations will report to the Materials Solutions Vice President of Operations and will be located in Burnet, TX.
This position will require building strong working relationships across the organization, developing partnerships on a local and global level, to solve and execute technical and manufacturing solutions related to manufacturing cycle time, cost, quality and product yield, for DES products.
What You'll Do

• As the senior member of the Burnet operations team, this role will coordinate and align with internal and external stakeholders including production engineering, maintenance, quality lab, material engineering, environmental health & safety, and others on critical operational, supply chain, and commercial requirements
• Management of a 150+ person manufacturing and warehouse team
• Translate manufacturing strategies into operational objectives, goals, and metrics to drive performance improvements in the areas of EHS, quality, delivery, and cost to enable the future profitable growth of the business
• Partner with Research & Development and New Product Introduction teams in bringing new products and processes to high-volume manufacturing states
• Overall site accountability for the safety, quality, cost, throughput and delivery of Deposition & Etch Solutions manufacturing operations
• Provide direction and prioritization to personnel regarding planning, scheduling, purchasing, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, quality, inventory control and distribution/shipping
• Lead and/or participate in cross-functional teams to resolve customer supply and quality issues, and drive sustainable process improvements
• Develop and manage manufacturing performance objectives driving operational improvement
• Guide and support new product transition activities from engineering to high volume production
• Assist with the development, planning and execution of the overall global manufacturing strategy

What We Seek

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) required, with an advanced degree in Business or Management preferred
• Experience in high purity/distillation manufacturing desired
• 15+ years manufacturing or operations experience, with continuously increasing responsibility and oversight
• Management and development of manufacturing and operations personnel
• Chemical, gas or semiconductor experience strongly preferred
• Experience with new product introduction, commercialization and product transitions (in-source, out-source or site-to-site)
• Proven experience leading cross functional teams to achieve business objectives
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification desirable.
• Must be able to drive accountability down through organization
• Effective communicator to ensure strong teamwork between plant operations and business unit teams
• Strong ability to connect with and relate to the shop floor employees
• Lead with tenacity to get things done....i.e. strong execution focus
• Develop a "Customer-First" factory mindset and culture
• Ability to be on feet for long periods of time around manufacturing environment

Outstanding Candidates Will Have

• Ability to exceed customer expectations in safety, quality and on time performance for all products produced
• Acumen to meet business objectives in safety, quality and financial performance
• People leadership skills to effectively develop leaders and manage teams through an intentional continuous improvement process
• Demonstrated commitment to be a highly trusted and collaborative member of the ADM and SPI business units' team, as evidenced by productive relationships across the organization;
• Dedication to excellence and a demonstration of creativity and innovation with notable progress in foundational elements of operational excellence

What We Offer
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.
Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.