Operations manager

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UCT is looking for a talented Manager, Operations to join us in Missouri City, TX!

The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production operations to ensure optimal efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages capacity planning, and fosters a culture of operational excellence. By leveraging manufacturing systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, the manager ensures factory performance meets organizational goals for cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day manufacturing activities, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Ensure factory performance meets targets for on-time delivery, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and sustain manufacturing process capability and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee manufacturing line design and optimization for maximum productivity.
• Develop and maintain training and certification programs for manufacturing personnel.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Collaborate with Materials, Engineering, Quality, and other support functions to resolve customer issues, mitigate delivery risks, and address material shortages.
• Drive cultural and operational improvements across the factory.
• May oversee site facilities and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance.

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, Experience:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; experience with Visual or SAP preferred.
• Solid understanding of factory utilization, production efficiency, and process control methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and engineering tools desirable.
• Skilled in KPI management and continuous improvement practices.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Education, Certifications, Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering discipline/equivalent; APICS/CPIM certification preferred.

Experience Requirement:

• 6+ years of directly related Manufacturing experience preferably in Semiconductor capital equipment industry highly desired.
• 3+ years of directly related Engineering experience preferably in Lean Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven strong team building and personnel development experience.
• Gas/liquid delivery systems experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of quick-turn, engineer-to-order environment a plus.

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.