Chris Hilderbrand

Experience

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  ATMI

  Sept 1990 - May 2001

  Director of Manufacturing

  Formerly LAWRENCE SEMICONDUCTOR LABORATORIES and ATMI Inc. ($407 Million supplier of performance materials and innovative material delivery systems designed to increase process efficiencies for global semiconductor industries. with 12 facilities in worldwide locations. Worked in TS16949 and ISO14001 certified Mesa, Arizona plant providing epitaxial service to the semiconductor industry.)Managed several functional areas within $75 million operation that included leadership to 170 exempt and non-exempt employees. Managed and controlled capital equipment budgets and oversaw procurement.Played instrumental role in 2 successful plant start-up operations. Implemented advanced manufacturing systems that reduced labor, increased quality, and boosted efficiency levels.* Previous position as Process Technician, Production Supervisor and Operations Manager with Lawrence Semiconductor Laboratories, Inc., (acquired by ATMI in 1997) a full service epitaxial provider for the semiconductor industry. Scope of responsibility included project management and process development. Early career as 2nd class Petty Officer in United States Navy 1987 – 1990. Honorable Discharge. Show less

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  SUMCO

  Jun 2001 - May 2013

  Vice President Operations

  ($3.1 billion global Japanese silicon wafer supplier with 27 facilities in worldwide locations. Work in TS16949 and ISO14001 certified Phoenix, Arizona plant supplying superior quality 200mm silicon wafers to America, Europe, and Asia. Processes include crystal growing, chemical vapor deposition; polish wafer, and epitaxial growth).Promoted and charged with full P&L responsibility for all functions and activities within plant generating up to $130 million in revenues. Lead team of up to 9 direct-report managers and up to 750+ indirect reports; oversee all operations, accounting, engineering, quality, materials, budgeting/forecasting, and pricing. Consistently lead facility to meet/exceed annual operating plan, 100% on-time delivery, and to achieve high customer satisfaction and quality ratings.Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing, engineering and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets. Initiated plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while insuring product standards that will exceed our customers’ expectations.Focus on differentiating business in a cost-competitive market, initiated several process and equipment OEE improvement activities aimed at increasing productivity and capacity. Within 2 years time capacity was increased by 45% and labor reduced by 47% resulting in $16 million per year of additional profits by developing low-cost, flexible manufacturing process that boosted productivity and capacity 2-fold. Restructured leadership team and eliminated 4 unnecessary positions.Engaged team in developing business plan aligned to corporate vision. Led team in meeting/exceeding goals annually on metrics that included customer satisfaction, safety, operational performance, cash flow, and profitability. Show less

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  Arrow Electronics

  Nov 2013 - Sept 2017

  Vice President Operations & GM

  Arrow Electronics, Inc., a Fortune 200 company, is one of the world's largest electronics distributors, and one of Fortune Magazine's ‘Most Admired Companies'. Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow employees work on many technology advancements, around the globe, in many different markets. Arrow’s has created an environment that fosters growth and development, through collaboration with our co-workers, customers and suppliers. Our team at Arrow is working toward a common goal—success for Arrow and our partners. Show less

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  Chongqing Advanced Silicon Technology Co., Ltd.

  Sept 2017 - now

  Chief Operating Officer