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Job Description:

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

Please note: This opportunity will be located in either Aurora, IL or Burnet, Texas.

The Role

The Vice President, North America Operations is accountable for end-to-end operational execution across North America, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable delivery of products and services that supportMaterials Solutions'(MS)customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.This executive leadsmulti-site and distributed teams and drives operational excellence across service delivery, supply chain and logistics, customer/field operations, business continuity, and governance-balancing performance, cost, risk, and employee experience.This role partners closely with Finance, HR, Security, Legal/Compliance,R&D,Engineering, Sales, and Support to translate strategy into measurable operational outcomes. The VP drives a modern operations agenda, including data-driven decisioning, AI-enabled automation, resilience and incident readiness, supplier/partner performance management, and sustainability commitments.

What you'll do:

• Overseeall operational activities, ensuring efficiency, strategic alignment, and organizational growth while managing teams and cross-functional processes.

• Responsible for managing day-to-day operations and ensuring that business processes are efficient, effective, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement operational strategies, policies, and procedures to meet company objectives.

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, andmanageoperations managers and staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Process Optimization: Monitor workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to improve productivity and operational performance.

• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, P&L responsibilities, and resource allocation to ensure financial efficiency.Sets and executes the North America operations strategy aligned toMSbusiness priorities, translating enterprise goals into operational plans, OKRs, budgets, and performance mechanisms.

• Leads multi-site service delivery and operational teams to achieve predictable outcomes across availability, quality, customer satisfaction, cycle time, and cost-to-serve.

• Owns operational governance, business reviews, and executive reporting; establishes clear accountability, operational controls, and risk management across the region.

• Drivescontinuous improvement through lean operating models, standard work, and AI/data-enabled process automation (e.g., forecasting, routing, capacity planning, and self-service).

• Buildsanddevelopsan inclusive leadership team; drives talent development, succession planning, and organizational health in partnership with HR.

• Leads cross-functional change management for operating model transformations, vendor transitions, and new program launches; ensures effective communications and stakeholder alignment.

• Ensures operational resilience, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance through disciplined incident management, business continuity planning, and partner governance; champions a strong safety culture for all site-based operations.

What we seek:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably chemical engineering; an advanced degree (MBA or MS) or equivalent executive experience is preferred.

• 15+ years of progressively responsible operations leadership, including senior leadership of large, distributed teams and multi-site (or multi-region) operations with experience preferrably in a semiconductor or chemical manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated success delivering operational excellence using modern improvement methods (Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints) and product/service operations best practices; strong financial acumen and ability to run to an operating rhythm.

• Expertise in end-to-end operations (service delivery, supply chain/logistics, vendor management) and in using data, analytics, and AI to improve forecasting, capacity, quality, and customer experience.

• Strong executive presence and ability toinfluence acrossEngineering, Sales, Support, Finance, HR, andCompliance; proven ability to lead through ambiguity and drive cross-company outcomes.

• Commitment toMSculture and leadership expectations, including inclusive leadership, customer obsession, ethical decision-making, and operational rigor.

What we offer:
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $275,000.00-$330,00.00 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• A progressive (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
• Company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.