Vice President, Operations

Role Overview & Responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL BE LOCATED IN ASAN KOREA.

OVERVIEW

Company produces electronics specialty gases at a manufacturing plant in Asan, Korea. Company employs approximately 200 people, and generates ~$100M (US dollars) per year of revenue.

VP of Operations reports directly to the President/CEO, supervises Directors and Managers in charge of various departments within the Operations division. VP of Operations manages priorities and resources to achieve company objectives towards becoming the best-in-class electronics specialty gas manufacturer.

OPERATIONS

· Provide hands-on leadership for production and maintenance teams.

· Develop operating budgets and implement long term operations strategies.

· Ensure a safe working environment, and foster a safety mindset among the workforce.

· Ensure continuous improvements in efficiency, reliability, and cost control.

TECHNICAL

· Provide technical leadership for process engineering and project management teams.

· Ensure technical solutions meet regulatory and customer requirements.

· Manage project development, engineering, construction, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization of systems that create and deliver the company’s products.

· Ensure projects are executed on time and on budget.

QC LABORATORY

· Manage QC lab and analytical support functions.

· Ensure proper quality control of production process and finished products.

· Maintain the highest level of laboratory functionality and reliability.

· Manage the development of analytical methods and machine correlation studies.

SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

· Manage shipping & receiving functions.

· Ensure reliable production flow, from raw materials to finished products.

· Ensure rigorous IOQC (incoming/outgoing quality control) of produced and traded goods.

· Ensure accident-free, on-time deliveries to customers.

REQUIREMENTS

Ø MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.

Ø 20+ years of specialty gas industry experience, including 10+ years in management.

Ø Goal oriented, results driven, efficiency mindset.

Ø Aptitude in data analysis, problem solving, and decision making.

Ø Ability to effectively lead and manage a multidisciplinary team.

Ø Experience working with and managing an international workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person