Semiconductor Operations Director

Semiconductor Operations Director – Sheffield - Photonics/Fabless Semiconductor

A succesful and growing photonics Semiconductor company based in Sheffield is seeking a Semiconductor Operations Director to join and both lead and scale their end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain operations. You'll be driving the transition of their cutting-edge technology to high-volume production and play a pivotal role in the next stage of the company.

What you'll do as the Semiconductor Operations Director:

• Lead global supply chain, foundry, and OSAT partner relationships

• Oversee wafer starts, assembly, test, and delivery schedules

• Drive capacity planning, forecasting, and production scaling

• Own S&OP processes and align supply with demand

• Lead operational readiness for new product introductions (NPI)

• Build and scale high-performing operations, logistics, and supply chain teams

• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in yield, cost, and delivery performance

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and ensure compliance

What you'll bring as the Semiconductor Operations Director:

• Expertise and prior experience in semiconductor operations or supply chain

• Strong background in fabless semiconductor environments

• Deep understanding of foundry and OSAT ecosystems

• Experience scaling from NPI to high-volume production

• Strong leadership and team-building capability

• Data-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

If you would like more information about the Semiconductor Operations Director opportunity or have an interest in making an application, please contact Luke Ord.