Megasys Operations Manager - Austin

Biopharma Careers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive on-the-job training

6% 401k match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Vacation allowance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

EMD Electronics is seeking an experienced MEGASYS Operations Manager to lead an on-site team responsible for managing gases, chemicals, and slurries in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, operational excellence, and strong customer satisfaction through proactive leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires direct semiconductor experience, leadership in a highly regulated ultra-high purity setting, and the ability to drive continuous improvements

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or chemical science or related field.
• 5+ years of work-related experience with progressive leadership experience.
• Direct semiconductor experience is required.
• Experience with gas and/or chemical delivery systems in ultra-high purity operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead an on-site Megasys operations team ensuring safety, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and drive team goals, build a leadership pipeline, and improve site safety and quality.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through daily communication and proactive issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Quality, EH&S, HR, Engineering, and Commercial to align on objectives.
• Oversee process safety, system design/modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage employee development, performance reviews, and quality systems audits.
• Travel occasionally for training and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Semiconductor experience

Gas/Chemical delivery

Quality systems

Safety culture

Education

BS in engineering or chemical science

Tools

Gas delivery systems

Ultra-high purity operations

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role:

MEGASYS® offers specialized services in managing gases, chemicals and slurries, where our technicians and engineers provide critical on-site support in semiconductor manufacturing environments.

As the MEGASYS® Operations Manager, you will lead an on-site Megasys® operations team, ensuring that customer service is well-supported and resourced to achieve safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. You will be the primary contact for customers regarding site-wide operational issues.

Your role includes developing and driving team goals and objectives, building a team of leaders, and enhancing site safety and quality by addressing departmental issues. You will maintain strong customer relationships through daily communication, anticipating needs, and fulfilling commitments. This position requires collaboration with various internal and external departments, including Quality, EH&S, Human Resources, Engineering, and Commercial.

You will oversee a multi-functional operation, necessating a solid understanding of gas and chemical delivery systems for effective technical communication with customers and support departments. Key responsibilities include managing process safety, system design and modifications, factory innovation support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Administrative duties will encompass employee development and performance reviews, technical writing and reporting, key performance analysis, process safety reporting, management of change (MOC) reviews and approvals, and overseeing in-house quality systems and audits.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other sites, participate in off-site meetings, and engage in occasional travel for training and strategic initiatives. Your leadership will be crucial in driving the success of our operations and enhancing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of safety and quality by sharing relevant data with the team and customers, driving improvements in operational practices, and managing any changes to operational agreements.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and efficient resource allocation to meet operational demands, while delegating tasks effective and setting clear expectations for team members.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer expectations while managing escalations and addressing business issues.
• Foster a positive team environment through open communication, collaboration, and professional growth, while identifying training needs and providing support for team members.
• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for the team, cascading goals and objectives to the team to successfully drive initiatives that align with organizational priorities and enhance overall performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring satisfaction and collaborating on operational improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess site performance, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Assessing and analyzing departmental budget to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.

Schedule:

The Manager’s base schedule is Monday through Friday during standard business hours. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate should expect to respond to off-hour calls as needed, spend time with night-shift teams, and periodically check in with teams during weekends.

Physical Attributes:

• 75% of time walking throughout the facility (3-6 miles per day).
• Climbing of ladders up to 12-foot-tall (utilizing fall protection).
• Basic lifting (up to 40lbs).
• Bending of the knees and overhead reaching.

Military Veterans:

MEGASYS® is a military-friendly employer that values the skills obtained through military teamwork. Our culture and company value the leadership and focus on safety that is obtained from your service. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical skill sets are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS degree in engineering, chemical science discipline or related area of study and 5+ years of work-related experience
• 4+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Direct semiconductor experience
• Experience with gas and/or chemical delivery systems in ultra-high purity operation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified in OSHA10 or OSHA30
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001
• 10+ years industrial / semiconductor experience
• Continuous improvement experience

Benefits with our team include:

• Comprehensive, paid, on the job training program that allows our employees to quickly learn critical technical skills to excel in this role and rapidly progress in their careers
• Excellent benefits including a starting vacation allowance of 3 weeks, 6% 401k match programs and medical, dental and vision benefit coverage on day one of employment!
• Tuition assistance program

Pay range for this position: $125,00 - $180,000

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!