About the Role
The Site Director is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and operational excellence of the semiconductor manufacturing site. This role holds full accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and people leadership, while ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and corporate standards.
The Site Director is the senior site leader tasked with leading all aspects of day-to-day operations. This role is responsible for all site functions including Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). This leader partners closely with IQE’s corporate functions including Sales/Business Development, Technology, Supply Chain, IT, HR, and Finance to achieve business objectives, support growth, and drive continuous improvement. The Site Director serves as the site’s point of contact for customers, auditors, and local authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership, being fully accountable for site performance and operational results
- Ultimate responsibility for the site’s key process metrics including those for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Productivity, Yield, and Employee Engagement
- Lead and manage all site functions, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Facilities, EHS, and Quality
- Develop and execute site-level tactical and strategic plans aligned with corporate objectives
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, yield and cost improvement)
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, quality, and customer requirements, including audit readiness and corrective actions
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales/Business Development, Technology, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and Finance to support business growth and operational performance
- Manage site operational performance, including budgeting, cost control, and capital planning
- Lead workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives in partnership with HR
- Support process optimization, equipment readiness, and new technology introductions
- Serve as the primary site representative for all internal and external stakeholders
- Lead change management initiatives to support capacity expansion, operational transformation, and organizational effectiveness
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and high performance
About You
You are a strategic and hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You bring strong operational discipline, a commitment to safety and quality, and the ability to lead teams through change while delivering optimal results. You are comfortable working across functions, making data-driven decisions, and building strong relationships with employees, customers, and leadership teams.
Key Requirements
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards
- Proven ability to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
- Data driven with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and operational discipline in a complex manufacturing environment
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials, or a related manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading a manufacturing site, plant, or large-scale production operation
- Experience driving operational performance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience managing cross-functional teams in a technical manufacturing environment
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
- Advanced degree preferred
Why Should You Join Us
- Opportunity to lead a critical semiconductor manufacturing site
- Influence operational strategy and business performance
- Work in a collaborative, technology-driven environment
- Competitive compensation and leadership-level benefits
- Ability to make a meaningful impact on people, performance, and growth
At IQE, we are committed to supporting our employees’ success, growth, and well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive rewards package designed to recognize performance, encourage development, and support long-term career success.
All our employees benefit from:
- Long Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs)
- Professional development and career pathways
- Market-competitive base salaries reviewed bi-annually
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Long service awards recognizing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years of service
- Values-based recognition awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free family, legal, financial, and counseling support with 24/7 access
- 401(k) plan with company match of up to 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
IQE is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Want to learn more? Contact our in-house TalentAcquisitionTeam@iqep.com or visit our website Current Vacancies | IQE Corporate (iqep.com)
