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 Siliconix is currently seeking applicants for a Vice President Wafer Fab Operations. In this position you will be responsible for leading front end wafer Fab Operations in house and foundries operation on Worldwide base. Specific to in house manufacturing, ensuring that all aspects of wafer production, including processes, support systems and equipment/tools, operate in an efficient and effective manner. This includes continuous improvement of fab operations up time, production cycle time, yield, and operational productivity. This position will lead the manufacturing team including process engineers, equipment engineers, tool operators, and equipment maintenance technicians and is responsible for all aspects of production. Defines goals, improves technologies, and resolves problems in conjunction with managers of manufacturing, quality assurance and engineering. Develops operations related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Maintains safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility.Job Location:Preferred location is near one of our factories in Itzehoe, Germany or Newport, UK. What you will be doing:Be an active contributor to both strategic and tactical needs supporting business development and business operations teams.Review tool set and setup acquisition process to facilitate the implementation of chosen technologies.Execution of Unit Process Development supporting the Process Technology Roadmap for the division.Establish mechanisms for process technology development or transfer to/from other factories.Manage key subcontractor relationships with various suppliers that support fab operations including but not limited to tools, materials, chemicals, gases, etc.Interface with industry, universities and national laboratories to be up to date with latest developments and to created pipelines for key talent. Forecast and track fab operation costs and keep costs under control and within budget.Implement a culture of continuous operational improvement within the Fab Operations team. Other duties as assigned.Manage foundries to assure same KPIs execution as internal manufacturing. This includes yield and cost impro