Director of Manufacturing
About The Position
The Director of Manufacturing leads manufacturing operations at Applied Materials’ Gloucester and Newburyport sites, directing the site managers at each location and owning performance and results across both sites. The role executes manufacturing business plans and contributes to functional strategy, developing and implementing plans to meet business-unit objectives. It provides executive leadership for strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, while aligning manufacturing development with business needs and opportunities. The Director leads an organization of approximately 300 people, including managers and technicians. The role establishes production targets, budgets, KPIs, project schedules, and plant capacity; monitors operational results and drives corrective actions. It optimizes resources, production methods, and processes to deliver quality products safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. The position also builds leadership capability and talent, promotes cooperation and trust, and drives a culture of Lean, safety, and quality. The role requires compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and the highest level of ethical conduct.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 10–15 years of experience.
- Broad and comprehensive understanding of manufacturing systems, theories, and practices, including Lean, 6S, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance.
- Ability to evaluate business and operational challenges and direct development of innovative solutions that address the different cadences and requirements of two operations.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with senior executives and external organizations, with sensitivity to the audience.
- Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct; commitment to the highest level of ethical conduct.
- Travel up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership in strategic planning, preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations at the Gloucester and Newburyport sites.
- Lead manufacturing operations through site managers and be accountable for performance and results at both locations.
- Execute segment or functional business plans and contribute to the development of segment or functional strategy.
- Develop and execute manufacturing strategy to achieve business-unit and site objectives.
- Set production targets, budgets, and KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost; monitor performance and drive corrective action when results fall short.
- Establish and control project schedules and timelines.
- Optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency to minimize costs and ensure on-time product delivery.
- Establish plant capacity requirements, including space, labor, and test fixtures.
- Direct, guide, monitor, and evaluate manufacturing personnel to achieve production goals in accordance with operational, housekeeping (6S), and safety procedures.
- Engage in solving complex problems and streamlining work processes.
- Lead continuous-improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes, delivering quality products that meet customer requirements cost-effectively.
- Implement solutions that increase throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
- Work with senior and executive management to align manufacturing development with business needs and opportunities.
- Promote cooperation and trust across the organization.
- Identify process and quality changes that improve manufacturing capabilities.
- Drive a culture of Lean, safety, and quality.
- Lead an organization of approximately 300 people across two sites, including managers and technicians; build a strong leadership bench and develop talent at every level.
- Comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the company’s core values through ethical conduct.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Potential eligibility for participation in a bonus program and stock award program, as applicable.
- Relocation available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
