Chief of Staff (Operations) - #1407830

Onto Innovation is a leader in process control, combining global scale with an expanded portfolio of leading-edge technologies that include: 3D metrology spanning the chip from nanometer-scale transistors to micron-level die-interconnects; macro defect inspection of wafers and packages; metal interconnect composition; factory analytics; and lithography for advanced semiconductor packaging. Our breadth of offerings across the entire semiconductor value chain helps our customers solve their most difficult yield, device performance, quality, and reliability issues. Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers’ critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

This Chief of Staff (CoS) is a critical strategic professional focused on supporting key initiatives for the Office of the COO. The CoS drives a tempo of disciplined and predictable execution and establishes operational priorities on behalf of the COO. Onto’s CoS is the behind-the-scenes leader guiding our Operations organization’s daily rhythm. This position will give high performing, high potential professionals an opportunity to accelerate their business and leadership capabilities across multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the COO across the organization to drive a cadence of consistent organizational execution. They will help establish organizational priorities, identify operational indicators, and implement controls.
• Lead strategic projects with operational/business/technical program management, including cross-functional initiatives.
• Will have the core responsibility of making the COO’s time, information, and decision processes more effective. They will act as a key integrator connecting workflows, and a communicator aligning the leadership team with the global organization.
• Will assist the COO and leaders in the definition, and implementation of policies.
• Wil anticipate critical path obstacles to business performance and address with diplomacy, maturity, and situational sensitivity.
  

Required Behaviors And Skills

• An adept communicator, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ensuring information and direction are transparently communicated.
• Demonstrated leadership and resourcefulness across a wide range of responsibilities.
• The ability to address cross organizational strategic, and tactical assignments with urgency and passion.
• Strict discipline and attention to detail, with the ability to gather, analyze and interpret data.
• Setting key performance indicators to evaluate and improve team performance.
• Expertise in developing, interpreting, and offering detailed operational analysis.
• Focused and results-oriented leaser, capable of synthesizing complex information into clear actions.
• Ability to keep meetings planed, focused, and effective.
• A high performer with a track record of significant accomplishments in a similar role.
• Strong self-initiative, persistence, and ability to deal with a high degree of ambiguity.
  

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance or other Business-related field (preferably with an MBA) and 10+ years of experience in operations/manufacturing/R&D/Engineering management, product and/or program management
• Exceptional skill in Excel and PowerPoint
• Significant cross organization program management experience (PMP preferred)
• Experience in the development, implementation, training, and continued leadership of Product Life Cycle programs
• Exceptional communication skills, diplomacy, and self-awareness with the ability to rapidly analyze and adjust to their environment.
  

Onto Innovation Inc. offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including health/dental/vision/life/disability, PTO, 401K plan with employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) along with health & wellness initiatives. We provide a collaborative working environment along with resources, and state-of-the-art tools & equipment to promote success; and a welcoming, inclusive corporate culture where individuals are recognized for their contributions.

Onto Innovation Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Onto Innovation Inc., Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.