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Global Operational Excellence Director, Industrial Engineering

Tower Semiconductor
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

About Tower Semiconductor


Looking for a career path in the high-tech industry? Become part of a team focused on delivering the most exciting semiconductor technology in the world! If you enjoy working with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are looking for an opportunity to grow your career in this exciting industry, then Tower Semiconductor is the place to be!


Tower Semiconductor, the leading foundry of high-value analog semiconductor solutions, provides technology, development, and process platforms for analog integrated circuits to more than 300 customers worldwide across growing markets such as communications, mobile, infrastructure, consumer, industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense, among others.


Join Tower and become part of a dynamic organization with exceptionally talented and dedicated team members who work collaboratively to provide best-in-class technological solutions to our clients.


Job Description


The Operational Excellence IE Director leads the company’s global Industrial Engineering activities, collaborating with local IE leaders to drive manufacturing excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness through the implementation of best known methods and systems. This role is responsible for identifying bottlenecks in every Fab and driving OEE improvements to enhance productivity, cycle time, and on-time delivery to customers. Additionally, the Director focuses on establishing standardized analytical models across the organization specifically for planning, KPI tracking, and WIP management.


This Job Is For You If


  • You can manage the corporate IE directors' forum
  • You can manage and lead cross function global projects, from planning through implementation, for OEE improvement, budget control and savings, improved WIP management, improved ergonomic and better operator efficiency, CAPEX management, etc
  • You can set global procedures for better operational management and monitor the compliance
  • You can lead corporate capacity management programs
  • You can drive manufacturing excellence through benchmark study
  • You are uncompromisingly passionate about solving complex problems using methods and data
  • You are curious and strive for excellence in everything that you do
  • You have the experience to lead global cross functional teams in a dynamic and changing environment


Job Requirements


  • B.S Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering degree required but Master's degree preferred
  • Industrial engineering expert, extensive experience in semiconductor environment
  • Minimum 3 years of management experience
  • Wide experience in manufacturing and operations management techniques required
  • Experience in optimization, tool modeling and performance metrics preferred
  • Ability to communicate with external and internal multi-cultural stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing Science (scheduling/dispatching, TOC, Lean, Push/Pull system, inventory management, capacity planning, etc.)
  • High analytical skills and data driven
  • Strong understanding of statistics, data analysis and problem-solving methodologies
  • Ability to attend to details while keeping big picture in mind


Compensation: $200,000 - $220,000


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Salary : $200,000 - $220,000

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