What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mgr Operations Plant position at Vishay Siliconix Itzehoe GmbH?
We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®
Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.
Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Specialty Thin Film – Hollis, NH is currently seeking applicants for a Plant Manager. We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations in a custom, high-mix / low-volume job shop environment supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced industrial markets.
This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in technical manufacturing, understands the urgency of customer commitments, and drives measurable results through people, processes, and performance.
What You Will Be Doing
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.
Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance.
Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.
Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech? Vishay Specialty Thin Film – Hollis, NH is currently seeking applicants for a Plant Manager. We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead daily operations in a custom, high-mix / low-volume job shop environment supporting defense, aerospace, and advanced industrial markets.
This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in technical manufacturing, understands the urgency of customer commitments, and drives measurable results through people, processes, and performance.
What You Will Be Doing
- On-Time Delivery & Customer Commitments
- Lead production planning and scheduling to achieve ≥ 95% on-time delivery performance.
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure accurate lead-time quotes and proactive recovery plans.
- Financial & Cost Performance
- Manage plant P&L to meet or exceed budgeted cost and gross margin targets.
- Control variable and fixed costs, drive labor productivity, and support and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Quality & Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure right-the-first-time performance (FPY ≥ 98%).
- Champion corrective actions, root-cause discipline, and continuous improvement to eliminate recurring issues.
- Throughput, Capacity & Asset Utilization
- Maximize production flow and resource utilization.
- Balance short-term output with long-term process capability and preventive maintenance.
- Safety & Compliance
- Sustain a zero-incident safety culture and maintain a clean, compliant, and audit-ready facility.
- Reinforce accountability for 5S, EHS, and operational discipline.
- People Leadership & Engagement
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, engineers, and production staff.
- Build a culture of ownership, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Strengthen succession and cross-training to ensure bench depth and resiliency.
- BS in Engineering, Operations Manufacturing, or related field. MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
- Minimum 7–10 years of manufacturing leadership, with at least 3 years as a Plant or Operations Manager in a custom or job-shop environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing plant P&L, budgets, and cost improvement programs.
- Proven track record in Lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills; able to lead through metrics and accountability.
- Experience in defense, aerospace, medical, or high-precision electronics manufacturing is highly desirable.
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Benefits include medical, vision and dental insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.
Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R.
- 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful perma
It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.
As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance.