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WGNSTAR

Semiconductor workforce and asset lifecycle management

Senior Operations Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/20/2026
$80k/yr
Senior
Boise, ID, USA
In Person
Business & Strategy
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Demonstrated success leading teams in fast-paced, dynamic, and customer-focused environments.
  • Ability to develop, track, and report key performance indicators, forecast operational needs, and drive continuous process improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to communicate, solve problems, make decisions, and manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to build strong client relationships and represent the organization professionally in operational and business development settings.
  • Ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineering, operations, and executive teams.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, coordinating all account activity and operational support.
  • Provide technical leadership and operational management for assigned personnel supporting semiconductor manufacturing, facilities, and equipment operations on customer sites.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization to support long-term partnership and growth with clients.
  • Engage with clients daily to gather feedback, assess satisfaction, and address concerns with professionalism and urgency.
  • Represent WGNSTAR in planning, operational, and business development meetings.
  • Develop, track, and report key performance indicators and operational metrics for customers and WGNSTAR leadership.
  • Partner with the Head of Operations to forecast business needs on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Coordinate and participate in site meetings with internal teams and customer stakeholders.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand services with existing and prospective customers.
  • Conduct technical and general interviews by phone, Microsoft Teams, and in-person sessions to evaluate candidates' qualifications, problem-solving ability, cultural fit, and technical competencies.
  • Lead and manage onsite operations teams, providing clear direction, daily oversight, and ongoing support.
  • Exercise managerial authority for hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, terminations, performance management, coaching, goal setting, attendance, compensation recommendations, and technical competency development.
  • Champion a strong health and safety culture for employees and contractors.
  • Monitor team performance to ensure operational excellence and adherence to expectations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in operations management within a semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or advanced technical environment.
  • Technical knowledge of equipment used in semiconductor or related facilities and manufacturing environments.
  • High technical aptitude and a solid understanding of processes, tools, and workflows within the semiconductor industry and/or industrial environments.

About the company

WGNSTAR provides workforce and asset lifecycle management for the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing industries. It delivers a range of embedded services—managed technical teams, flexible staffing, equipment relocation, maintenance, calibration, parts cleaning, training, and facilities support—through brands like NVOLVE, NSURE, NSOURCE, NFAB, NFORM, and NSITE. The company differentiates itself by unifying Westerwood Global, NSTAR Global Services, and PSS into a single global platform that embeds into client operations. Its goal is to help manufacturers address talent shortages and asset challenges, boost uptime, and reduce operating costs by acting as an integrated partner in daily workflows.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$275M

Headquarters

Maynooth, Ireland

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • ABM closed the WGNSTAR deal on February 4, 2026, validating market value.
  • ABM said WGNSTAR accelerated semiconductor revenue growth and expanded cleanroom coverage immediately.
  • U.S. and Irish regulatory approval cleared the transaction, reducing near-term deal uncertainty.

What critics are saying

  • ABM admitted WGNSTAR is dilutive in fiscal 2026 from amortization and interest.
  • Client retention risk is explicit during ABM integration, especially through 2026 contract renewals.
  • Post-acquisition identity loss makes WGNSTAR vulnerable if ABM rebrands services or cuts headcount.

What makes WGNSTAR unique

  • WGNSTAR built semiconductor-only workforce and cleanroom operations expertise across U.S. and Ireland.
  • ABM paid $275 million in December 2025 for WGNSTAR’s fab-internal technical services.
  • Its 1,300-person platform serves clients with two-decade relationships and production tool management.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Hybrid Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
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WGNSTAR
Dec 17th, 2025
WGNSTAR Signs Definitive Agreement for Acquisition by ABM - WGNSTAR

WGNSTAR has signed a definitive agreement for acquisition by ABM, a global leader in facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions.

ChannelE2E
Feb 1st, 2023
MSSP Acquisition: Westerworld Global Acquires NSTAR Global Services

Managed service solutions provider Westerwood Global has acquired NSTAR Global Services, which provides asset relocation, facility and equipment services, and workforce management solutions.

GlobeNewswire
Feb 1st, 2023
Westerwood Global Acquires Nstar® Global Services

DUBLIN, Ireland and GARNER, N.C., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westerwood Global (Westerwood), a leading provider of managed service solutions, and NSTAR® Global Services (NSTAR), a leader in asset relocation, facility and equipment services, and workforce management solutions, announced today that Westerwood has acquired NSTAR effective February 1, 2023. Together, Westerwood and NSTAR will leverage their strengths to become the leading asset lifecycle management and workforce solutions partner to the semiconductor and related high technology industries.“The collective semiconductor industry expertise, breadth of capabilities, and customer centric culture at NSTAR is a perfect complement to our own here at Westerwood Global,” commented Nigel Wenden, Westerwood Global’s CEO. “We are constantly evaluating our workforce development capabilities and how we can innovate, adapt, and evolve to provide value-added solutions to the market. As we look to the future, it’s clear that a combined Westerwood and NSTAR team can help us achieve our vision. Together, we will leverage our strengths to provide more comprehensive solutions and deliver what our customers need when they need it most.”“Westerwood’s focus on quality, commitment to safety, respect for people, and dedication to customer support, are the core values that align perfectly with NSTAR’s,” continued Wenden

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Jan 20th, 2022
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As part of the partnership, Westerwood Global will pay the Galway county camogie board €250,000 to secure sponsorship rights including branding rights for all the county’s camogie teams, including Cathal Murray’s All-Ireland champions.