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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.™

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Tansitor is currently seeking applicants for a Director of Operations. In this position you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the overall operation of the plant, assuring that manufacturing objectives in-line with the Division’s Strategic Plan are achieved, while complying with quality requirements and State/Federal regulations. This includes working through key managers in Production, Planning, Purchasing, Accounting, R&D, Quality Assurance and Maintenance.

Job Location:

Vishay Tansitor is located in Bennington, VT and is the world’s number one manufacturer of wet tantalum and conformal-coated capacitors worldwide. Tansitor has approximately 100 employees between 3 shifts.

What you will be doing:

• Manage day-to-day activities ensuring that the operation is running efficiently
• Oversee the Operational team, including Production, internal Planning, Infrastructure and Maintenance and other departments, based on Divisional goals
• Establish best operative practices for improvement in efficiency, yield and production output
• Work with internal Planning to uphold appropriate inventory levels, material and labor costs
• Maintain Close collaboration with QA to ensure best in class product quality
• Actively Work with Purchasing to ensure material supply at minimal cost
• Act in close cooperation with the R&D Department from the initial stage of product development to final production
• Meet promised lead-times to preserve excellent customer service
• Expand production capacity, in-line with the Division’s growth plan

What you will bring along:

• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering & Mgmt/ Electronics Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years of practical experience as an Operations / Plant Manager
• Knowledge of industrial Engineering, QA techniques
• Strong time-management ability and creativity in problem-solving
• Leadership and teambuilding skills to establish best practices and adapt to organizational needs
• Analytical thinker, to address and respond to staff issues for a calm, focused workforce (along with the ability to communicate on an international level)

What can we offer you for your talent:

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.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

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