We are seeking a visionary director of Smart Industry and Innovation to spearhead our company’s digital transformation journey. This role will be pivotal in fostering academic collaborations, developing cutting-edge automation tools, leveraging AI/ML technologies, and driving global IT programs. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in exploring MES solutions, developing cost-effective vision systems, and conducting technology benchmarking.

Core Roles and Responsibilities

1. Industry 4.0 Leadership: Steer our company’s digital transformation in alignment with Industry 4.0 standards, integrating IoT, cloud computing, big data, and cybersecurity into our business models.
2. Academic Partnerships: Establish collaborations with universities to leverage their expertise and resources, including joint research projects and talent acquisition programs.
3. IT Strategy Development: Formulate IT strategies that align with our company’s needs and existing technology, identifying opportunities for innovation and making strategic recommendations.
4. MES Solutions: Identify and implement MES solutions to optimize operations across our sites, overseeing their integration into our existing IT infrastructure.
5. Solution Interoperability: Ensure the interoperability of our solutions, working closely with various teams to ensure seamless integration of our systems and technologies.
6. Industry Trend Analysis: Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in Industry 4.0, attending industry events, reading relevant publications, and maintaining a strong industry network.
7. Benchmarking and Technology Exploration: Conduct benchmarking studies and explore new technologies that could significantly impact our organization, leading their implementation when appropriate.
8. Automation Tool Development: Identify and implement SECS/GEM tools to enhance our automation capabilities, training staff to use them effectively.
9. AI/ML Implementation: Leverage AI and ML technologies to optimize operations and decision-making processes, implementing predictive analytics, natural language processing, and machine learning algorithms.
10. Vision System Development: Develop cost-effective vision systems for assembly and testing to improve efficiency and quality.
11. Global IT Program Leadership: Lead the planning and execution of future global IT programs, setting strategic goals, managing project timelines and deliverables, and coordinating with international teams.

Job Specifications (Qualifications/Experience/Skills & Knowledge/Personal Qualities)

• Master’s / PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant working experience in the assembly process semiconductor from wafer fabrication to testing.
• Experience in semiconductor equipment maintenance and integration
• Experience in semiconductor process from wafer fabrication to test
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0, automation tools (especially SECS/GEM), AI/ML, and MES solutions
• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Self-driven and has excellent problem solving and organizational skills for daily support and managing on-going and future programs
• Able to communicate and present effectively in small and large groups
• Able to work independently and as a team player with customers and world-wide cross-functional teams within the organization
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Able and willing to travel when needed
• Flexible to work within US, Europe and Asia business time zones

Public Affairs

Ipsos is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We provide public sector and NGO leaders, the media and the public with quality research and insight into rapidly evolving public opinion at home and around the world. We help organizations understand volatile, complex trends and political issues. We also help them to shape public opinion, not just to measure it. Our approach goes beyond delivering data. We analyze it, put it in context, and then let our clients know how they can best translate this understanding into efficient and effective policies, programs, communications strategies, and marketing initiatives.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

To be trusted with work with the Ipsos brand for the good of the business

To lead project teams in the design, set-up and management of leading-edge research and,

To carry out account management activities – managing existing client relationships, including seeking repeat business, and actively seeking major and new client opportunities and management.

• Responsible for the actions and activities of the team (with business area Director)
• Recruitment of junior staff
• Profit and loss+ responsibility for projects that one is managing and business area
• New business generation and existing client development plans (with business area Director)
• Problem resolution and ownership of results
• Directorscomplex projects and higher-value work, displaying well-developed research skills, knowledge and thought
• Generate meaningful insights from research data to add real value to the client
• Use advanced research techniques and apply them appropriately
• Demonstrate Company awareness through internal support, cross-selling and marketing and take a corporate view with new business opportunities and the relationships with existing clients (client-facing stream)
• Be an ambassador and guardian of the brand for Ipsos, displaying the appropriate knowledge and behaviors
• Significantly contribute to the strategic direction of the business area, implement agreed plans and actively support the Division and Company
• Make significant contribution to our work area(s) in terms of business generation/profit
• Challenge and mentor junior staff in research skills and their career development
• Recruit key skills and ensure operational efficiency of Department is maintained at all times.
• Conduct performance reviews and design staff development plans for the team (with business area Director). Carry out appropriate performance management activities
• Deliver required team financial performance (with business area Director)
• Keep abreast of current trends within market research and competitors, in order todevelop personal skills / knowledge base and transfer knowledge, skills and expertise through training and coaching
• Keenness to learn and proactive self-development and development of others.
• Maximize opportunities for client contact and take a lead role; measure to be set through review process (relationship building and seeking repeat and new business wins, ideally including a min of two targeted account face-to-face meetings/year)

Manage the team to:

• Handle a number ofdifferent projects at once, ensuring time, budget and profitability requirements are met
• Produce outputs and research that are of high quality and consistent with agreed outputs
• Produce proposals that meet and where possible exceed the brief requirements
• Ensure all questionnaire facilitate strong data collection capability
• Provide accurate analysis and interpretation of data
• Liaise professional and effectively with the Operation departments to ensure we deliver what we say we will.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary client contact for delivery of facilities management services and manage multiple facilities management functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs facility management staff to deliver service levels within the prescribed budget to the client.

Reviews client's strategic plans and determines appropriate staffing levels to meet expectations.

Reviews capital project and operating budget reports for multiple properties. Creates action plans to improve financial position(s).

Manages negotiations for contract services.

Reviews various facilities management reports. Meets with client management team and appropriate departments to discuss, resolve and discrepancies.

Other duties may be assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training. Prior supervisory experience required.


CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Facility Management certification preferred. Driver's license may be required.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.


FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet/internet. Ability to use work order system. Working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems. Working knowledge of leases, contracts and related documents.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.