Operations Director

Purpose:

Responsible for leading and managing the development, coordination, and implementation of all site operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This includes overseeing Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Facilities Management, and Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) functions.

This role ensures that operational goals are met in alignment with company objectives related to production output, product quality, cost efficiency, compliance, and workplace safety. This role involves setting both short-term plans and long-term strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring strong cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Key responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and quality standards, managing capital and operational budgets, developing and executing site-wide policies, and leading a team of department heads to ensure smooth and reliable daily operations.

Knowledge/Experience:

. Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in the Semiconductor, or Photomask industry

. Strong background in production and engineering management, with proven ability to lead cleanroom operations and drive process improvement

. Hands-on experience with SPC/data analysis and working knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality systems is required

. Familiar with production planning, inventory control, and cost management in a fast-paced, high-precision environment

. Experience managing or supporting Quality, Facilities, or ESH (Environment, Safety & Health) functions is a strong advantage

. Good understanding of safety regulations and facility operations (e.g., utilities, maintenance, cleanroom systems) is a plus

. Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field required advanced degree is a plus

Skills:

. Proficient in engineering sciences statistics

. Strong leadership skills

. Business/financial acumen skills

. Business and technical analysis skills

. SPC/data analysis/management skills

. Negotiation skills

. Strategic planning skills

. Technical visionary skills

. Teamwork/collaborative skills

. Communication (oral/written) and interpersonal skills

. Presentation skills

. Customer service orientation

. Strong supervisory/management skills

. Planning/organizational skills

. Proficient production

. Analytical/problem solving skills

. Hazardous waste management skills

. Proficient production control/inventory/material management skills

. Excellent in English and Chinese, Japanese will be a plus.