Job Title:
Director, Continuous Improvement and Productivity
Job Description:
Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.
The Role
Entegris is seeking a Sr. Director of CI and Productivity to lead the development and execution of Entegris Way Continuous Improvement strategy and roadmap and lead the Productivity program to translate CI activities to tangible customer and business outcomes. As a key member of our Operational Excellence leadership team, you will be a change agent responsible for leading our Continuous Improvement, Productivity, and Statistical Process control efforts globally, working across divisions and all manufacturing operations.
Location
This role can be located at any of our major Entegris site locations including:
Billerica, MA | Chaska, MN | Aurora, IL | Burnet, TX | Colorado Spring, CO
What You'll Do
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Lead the Entegris Way Operational Excellence strategy and roadmap execution efforts to transform customer and employee experiences and drive tangible business outcomes to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Employee Engagement performance. Develops Global Entegris Way Playbooks, Signature Systems, and Community of Best Practices to help operations scale excellence effectively.
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Lead Entegris’ Productivity Program and Governance Council, overseeing the enterprise productivity project funnel, portfolio prioritization, execution, and reporting to deliver work-class, Net Productivity results aligned to corporate and divisional GM objectives.
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Lead the Entegris Way Statistical Process Control development and execution across each division and operations with business process ownership aiming for a Zero Customer Defect vision.
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Support the Digital Supply chain efforts by leading the lean before digitizing activities with strong collaboration with the divisional, BU, and functional partners.
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Lead E2E Value Stream Mapping and Value Steam Improvement activities, identifying, scoping, and driving improvement opportunities/projects, relentlessly eliminating waste, optimizing processes, and ensuring the delivery of strategic business objectives.
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Drive and lead the problem-solving, continuous improvement culture by example, ensuring engagement on all levels, from the leadership to the shop floor.
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Lead the global CI Community of Practice that consists of Operational and CI leaders that is responsible for planning and delivering the Global CI deployment strategy, sharing best practices and lessons learned.
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Develop Entegris Way One CI - Lean and 6 Sigma curriculum/tools/templates. Governs the Entegris Way CI certification standards and provide training, facilitation and coaching for improvement project teams on all levels throughout operations.
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Embody and promotes the Culture of CI and engagement - better today than yesterday, everybody every day.
What We Seek
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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or operations. (Master’s degree preferred).
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Proven track record of designing, implementing, and scaling successful Continuous Improvement and Productivity programs with sustainable results.
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Prior operational leadership experience is preferred (shop operations, logistics or supply chain operations, etc.).
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Hands-on lean practitioner (Kaizen experience), Certified Lean 6 Sigma Master Black Belt is a plus (additional experience/certification with TPM welcomed).
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Statistical Process Control experience preferably in Semiconductor industry or equivalent industries.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
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Excellent communication, change management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams from the shop floor to senior executive level.
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Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience leading teams and driving change initiatives in a matrix environment. Capacity to manage ambiguity and competing priorities.
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Experience interfacing with Production, Engineering, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management and Senior Leadership.
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Financial acumen, operational and P&L financials highly desired.
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Self-motivated, with bias for action and solutions, strong program management and ability to drive team work to completion with speed and agility.
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Able to travel as necessary globally.
Why work at Entegris?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
What We Offer
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
• Compensation: $175,000 - $250,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Entegris does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, Entegris sponsorship through H-1B ("H-1B lottery")
At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.
Top Skills
What We Do
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, Internet of Things – these are not just trends, they are drivers changing the way people live across the globe. With these new drivers and the increasing speed of innovation, there comes an expectation for higher-quality, higher-performing technologies at a faster pace.
Every day, and for more than 50 years, Entegris’ singular mission has been to help customers utilize our advanced science-based solutions to support demand drivers; to innovate faster and more efficiently; and ultimately to transform the world. Through the power of our solutions and technology expertise, Entegris provides customers with innovative, science-based solutions to their toughest technology challenges.
Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris employs approximately 5,800 people worldwide, with roughly half employed in Asia-Pacific or Europe.
With research and development, customer service, analytical labs, and manufacturing in Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe, Entegris supports customers around the globe as they take technology to the next level.
