Global Director, Operational Excellence
Industrial Engineering Salary Range: $200k to $220kJob Summary The Director of Operational Excellence Industrial Engineering (IE) leads global industrial engineering initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites for our client. This role partners with site-level IE leaders to drive manufacturing excellence, operational efficiency, and productivity through the implementation of standardized systems and best practices.
The Director is responsible for identifying bottlenecks across fabs, improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and enhancing cycle time, on-time delivery, and throughput. This role also establishes global analytical models for capacity planning, KPI tracking, and Work-in-Process (WIP) management. Key Responsibilities
Lead global Industrial Engineering (IE) strategy and initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (fabs)
Manage and facilitate the corporate IE Directors forum
Drive cross-functional global projects from planning through execution, including:
OEE improvement
Cost reduction and budget control
WIP optimization
Ergonomics and operator efficiency improvements
CAPEX planning and management
Develop and implement global operational procedures; ensure compliance across sites
Lead corporate capacity planning and capacity management programs
Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions
Establish and standardize analytical models for:
KPI tracking
Production planning
WIP management
Drive manufacturing excellence through benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across global, multi-cultural environments
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
10+ years of industrial engineering experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
Proven leadership experience at the Director level or equivalent
Strong expertise in manufacturing operations and industrial engineering methodologies
Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional teams
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse, multi-cultural stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline
Experience with optimization, tool modeling, and performance metrics
Deep knowledge of Manufacturing Science concepts, including:
Scheduling and dispatching
Theory of Constraints (TOC)
Lean manufacturing
Push/Pull systems
Inventory management
Capacity planning
Strong background in statistics and data analysis
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking with attention to detail
Passion for solving complex problems using data and structured methodologies
Continuous improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity
Ability to balance big-picture strategy with operational execution
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newport Beach, CA
Salary
$200,000–$220,000 Per Year
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Benchmarkingunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Capacity Analysisunmatched
Capacity Managementunmatched
Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Planningunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Ergonomicsunmatched
Industrial Engineeringunmatched
International Operationsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Lean Manufacturingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
Microsoft Internet Explorer Browserunmatched
Multiculturalunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Performance Modelingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Procedure Implementationunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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