Vice President & General Manager

IDEX Corporation as your new employer

IDEX Corporation, founded in 1988, began with three small entrepreneurial manufacturing companies and first-year sales of $209 million. Over the past three decades, IDEX has expanded its family to include 50 diverse businesses worldwide, achieving over $3,3 billion in total sales. The foundation, built over a century ago by the founders, is rooted in being nimble, entrepreneurial, and customer-focused—principles that continue to drive their success. 

Their commitment to serving their customers is paramount. They are innovative and dedicated to solving challenging applied technology problems, with each business operating autonomously while being united by a shared vision and values. Unlike many publicly traded companies, IDEX equally prioritizes customers, employees, and shareholders, understanding that their success is interconnected. 

Embracing the principles of 80/20, they focus on what truly matters: building great teams and solving customer problems. This commitment to integrity, performance, and fostering a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and excellence defines the IDEX Difference. 

IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX), headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered solutions for mission-critical applications in a variety of industries. Their businesses serve markets ranging from life sciences and medical technologies to process industry, infrastructure, fire and rescue, and semiconductor manufacturing. Operating in 24 countries, IDEX is an innovative and growing company, driven by diverse and high-performing teams focused on delivering excellence.

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a newly established group within IDEX, consisting of 11 materials science businesses across 14 locations in the US, Europe, and Asia. These businesses include Advanced Thin Films, CVI Laser, Iridian Spectral Technologies, Superior Technical Ceramics, Tecan Limited, Veco B.V., Atul, Veco Precision India Pvt. Ltd., Millux B.V., and Louwers Hanique B.V.

Your profile

As a strategic business leader, you are highly skilled at developing comprehensive plans, setting clear goals and objectives, and leading teams through the successful execution of those plans. You bring a proven ability to apply strategic marketing and business development insights, driving growth in competitive markets where product differentiation and exceptional customer service are key to winning customers.

You excel at working across functions and teams, mobilizing individuals behind shared strategies to maximize both commercial and operational success. Your experience and credibility enable you to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and driving desired outcomes.

With a track record of driving profitable growth in highly competitive environments, you have successfully managed or collaborated with manufacturing operations to meet customer needs efficiently, even in fast-paced, high-variation product settings. You are well-versed in lean manufacturing principles, using KPIs and process improvements to drive operational excellence.

Your leadership style is defined by humility and collaboration—always maintaining a low ego and a strong focus on teamwork. You live by the IDEX Values of Trust, Team, and Excellence, and you are willing and able to manage teams across various global locations, ensuring alignment and success wherever the business operates.

Furthermore, you recognize yourself in the following: 

• Strong educational credentials, with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university; an Advanced degree is highly desired.
• Extensive experience in the semiconductor industry is a must.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience ideally with a track record as a global P&L leader within an engineered products manufacturing business.
• General management experience is highly desirable.
• Understand how to apply 80/20 and Lean tools to manage a business more effectively.
• Ability to travel approximately up to 45% of the time.

What does IDEX offer you?

As the Vice President & General Manager Global Semiconductors, you will be part of a high-performing and collaborative leadership team with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth and success of their MSS group.

IDEX offers:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation and entrepreneurial spirit thrive.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development within a global organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages, including an annual bonus and long term incentive.
• The chance to lead and develop high-performing teams in cutting-edge technology markets.
• Flexibility and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• A values-driven culture that emphasizes Trust, Team, and Excellence in everything they do.