Snr Director Operational Excellence

Step into a career with ASM, where cutting edge technology meets collaborative culture.

For over 55 years ASM has been ahead of what's next, at the forefront of innovation and what's technologically possible. With more than 4,500 ASMers representing 70 nationalities, our people and our advanced semiconductor devices are playing a crucial role in trends such as 5G, cloud computing, AI, and autonomous driving. But we're more than just a tech company. We value diversity, inclusion and sustainability as we strive to make a positive impact on the world. Our development programs help support your growth, shaping your future and pushing the boundaries of innovation to unleash potential.

Role's mission

As Head of Operations Excellence, you will lead the transformation of ASM's global operations by advancing process maturity, driving innovation, and delivering measurable business impact. This role is central to shaping our operational strategy, enhancing supply chain performance, and embedding customer-centricity across our global footprint. You'll be at the forefront of enabling growth, improving service, and optimizing capital efficiency through data-driven decision-making and strategic leadership.

What you will be working on

• Lead the development and execution of ASM's global operations excellence strategy.
• Advance process excellence capabilities (Lean, Six Sigma) to drive best-in-class performance.
• Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and influence leadership decisions.
• Oversee global business process ownership for demand planning, supply planning, replenishment, and inventory management.
• Map and optimize global operations processes from manufacturing to customer delivery.
• Assess strengths and gaps across operations and design targeted short- and medium-term action plans that unlock measurable improvements.
• Lead strategic initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in service levels, inventory performance, and capital efficiency.
• Develop and embed a long-term operations strategy that enables benchmark cost competitiveness and elevates customer experience across the value chain.
• Champion customer-centricity and lead adoption of new systems and tools.
• Benchmark external innovations and recommend strategic enhancements.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain.
• Minimum 7 years of global, cross-functional leadership experience.
• Black Belt certification in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead and influence across global teams.
• Program leadership and business analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in database tools and systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coaching and teaching operational excellence principles.

What sets you apart

• Master's degree or MBA in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing global operations strategies.
• Proven track record of driving measurable business results in service, inventory, and capital efficiency.

Apply today to be part of what's next.

We make the tech that enables the chips in devices which improve lives around the world. We do this with an eye to the future, pushing the boundaries of what's possible through cutting-edge innovation, and driving the next wave of technological breakthroughs that shape how we live, work, and connect.

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