Sr. Director, Operations

Ultra Clean Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology seeks a Senior Director of Operations to lead and optimize multi-site semiconductor equipment operations. You will translate strategic goals into actionable site plans, mentor leaders, and drive safety, quality, delivery and cost improvements across the organization.

The role emphasizes KPIs, lean execution, and strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering and commercial teams to meet customer commitments and scale operations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in fast-growth semiconductor/capital equipment environments.
• Minimum 5 years of managerial experience in manufacturing operations.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor/capital equipment operations including safety, quality, and engineering.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to link ops actions to P&L outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and organizational leadership across one or more sites.
• Translate corporate/ regional strategies into site execution plans.
• Lead and mentor site operations teams toward safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Implement KPIs, visual management, and standard work; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree; MBA preferred

Job description

Senior Director, Operations – Ultra Clean Technology

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.

We are looking for a talented Sr. Director, Operations to join us.

The Senior Director of Operations provides leadership and oversight for one or multiple sites 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 UCT’s strategic objectives, while maintaining strong customer satisfaction and operational scalability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic & Organizational Leadership.
• Translate UCT’s 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 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

Bachelor’s 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

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 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 on assignment (training and meeting). 10 %.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full‑time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Legal Notices

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management, Manufacturing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Benefits (Inferred)

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

Job Location

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