Director Operations Plant Hinterberg 1&2

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AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards . AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world . With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

For our advanced PCB/EMB production site in Hinterberg, we are looking for a strong and execution-focused

Director Operations Plant Hinterberg 1&2

Your Responsibilities

In this role you take full ownership of performance, people, and results and play a key role in shaping the future of the plant. This is a high-impact leadership role with full accountability, spanning operations, technology execution, and organizational leadership.

Own overall plant performance and deliver on committed targets (output, quality, cost, delivery, safety)

Ensure reliable and predictable execution in a complex and low to high-volume production environment

Translate BU and plant strategy into clear priorities and measurable actions and drive consistent execution

Lead and further develop the operations organization to deliver sustainable results and not just activity

Lead and further develop a strong leadership team with clear accountability, ownership, and high performance standards

Drive operational discipline and process stability on the shop floor

Ensure effective shopfloor management with transparent KPIs and clear responsibilities

Drive technology implementation, industrialization, and ensure successful ramp-ups at required performance levels

Identify performance gaps early, address underperformance, and implement corrective actions

Ensure budget discipline and make clear trade-off decisions on resources, investments, and priorities

Actively manage cost, productivity, and efficiency levers to strengthen competitiveness

Ensure full compliance with quality, EHS, and all regulatory requirements

Maintain transparent KPI reporting and proactively manage risks and deviations

Your Profile

University degree in Engineering or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)

Strong background in PCB, semiconductor, or electronics manufacturing

Proven leadership experience in plant or operations management with a track record of delivering results in complex, high-volume environments

Strong business understanding with solid understanding of cost structures, efficiency levers, and operational KPIs

Execution-driven leader who performs well under pressure and in ambiguous situations, with the ability to think strategically while driving implementation

Ability to challenge, align, and develop teams, with a strong focus on building capabilities, growing leaders, and developing a high-performing organization

Continuously develop and strengthen the existing organization to enhance capability and performance

Experience leading intercultural and cross-functional organizations

Fluent in German and English

Our Offer

A key leadership role with full ownership of plant performance and real impact on business results

The opportunity to shape and drive operations in a complex PCB manufacturing environment

Direct exposure to senior management and involvement in strategic decision-making

A high-performance environment with clear expectations and room to drive change

The chance to build, lead, and develop a strong operations team

A competitive compensation package including performance-based components

Long-term career opportunities within a global, technology-driven company

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry ( https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/angestellte-2025-05-01.pdf ), employment group I-J, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

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