Director of Operations - IS

Functions:

• Leads the ISG Operations function of approximately 400 people: Machine shop production (~50 high precision machines), Assembly & test production , Planning, Warehouse, Tool Crib, and other functions as assigned.

• Develops leadership and continuous improvement capability within ISG organization and across the COHU Philippines factory.

• Develops, controls, plans & owns budget and CAPEX for the ISG organization with close control of cost-effective measures to control operating expenditures, manpower, wages and related overhead costs.

• Obtains and develops capacity to meet factory growth associated with volume increase/decrease and New Product Introduction (NPI) and be accountable for product transfers from Business Units that meet the committed qualification dates and quality standards.

• Leads the company in the published KPI (Key Performance Indicators) and builds the required teams and culture to meet the objectives.

• Develops, improves and sustains productivity improvements using data analysis and related manufacturing tools. Strong LEAN & Six Sigma methodologies should be taught, coached and deployed in this effort.

• Drives continuous improvement efforts and related corrective/preventive action programs and other related functions in operations.

• Administers the company's quality policy according to corporate standards, lead a culture of Zero Defects standard, deploy the required tools (8D, FMEA, Control Plans, OCAP, DMAIC) and data analysis within cross-functional teams to achieve the committed results.

• Customer Satisfaction Management which includes deploying tracking systems and KPI’s for customer issues and monitoring customer satisfaction (CAPA/8D). Directly communicate with the other Business Unit leaders to ensure positive relationships are established and followed up with regular communications.

• Works with SCM and procurement team to ensure supply chain meets the quality expectations and on time delivery commitments.

• Provides work leadership to other individuals in the operation, coordinates and directs routine department activities.

• Responsible in assuring that appropriate measures are in place which have a direct impact to the Health and Safety of the employees and protection of the environment.

• Responsible in demonstrating integrity in its business dealings with people & organizations and should operate consistent to the corporate's highest ethical standards.

Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Preferably with Master's degree in any discipline.

Expérience :

Minimum of ten years in a manufacturing or quality environment, with a minimum of five years’ managerial experience. Significant, verifiable expertise in Lean/6-Sigma methodologies

Skill/ Technical Requirements :

• Computer literate in MS Office applications.

• Familiar with ISO 9001

• Statistical tools (ie JMP) preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Core Competencies :

Adaptability & Learning Agility
Technical Expertise
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Communication
Teamwork
Accountability & Results Driven
Customer Focus
Safety & Policy Compliance

Functional/ Technical Competencies :

People Leadership and Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership Competencies :

Manage Change

Financial Acumen

Relationship Building

Developing Others & Teams