Sr Dir, Operations

Sr Dir, Operations

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This 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!

UCT is looking for a talented Sr Dir, Operations to join us in Taiwan!

The Director of Operations oversees business and factory operations at the Tainan site, driving strategic initiatives, operational excellence, and cross-regional collaboration. This role manages customer relationships, leads improvement projects, and develops KPIs to enhance performance. As a key advisor to executive leadership, the Director supports business growth while building organizational capability through team development and knowledge sharing across global sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage business and factory operations for Tainan operation site.
• Participate in site operations on daily basis.
• Manage customer expectation and relationship by facing customer in any complaint, issue, and urgent request.
• Participate in strategy and target setting process.
• Lead and manage operation improvement projects across all department processes.
• To develop team members skill to grow organizational capability
• Serve as a key resource for executive management in understanding and making decision on the business development options available for the Company.
• Development and implementation of operations KPI's.
• To build rapport by working with other countries/businesses within the region and the Group for companies in areas of knowledge transfer, sharing of best practices and measures for continuous improvement.

Educational/Certification Requirement: Master's Degree or above in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing & Business Administration or equivalent.

Experience Requirement:

• At least 15 years working experience in relevant manufacturing industry, preferably in wafer/LCD fab or high technology manufacturing environment, minimum 5 years of managerial experience.
• High energy level and good communication skill.
• Understand how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, with organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Open to new ideas and be flexible in approach and thinking.
• Understand business principles and language, including the fundamentals of finance.
• Assess the financial implications of decisions and actions.

At Ultra Clean Technology, we 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.