Director of Manufacturing

Applied Materials•Gloucester, MA

1d•$156,000 - $214,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Manufacturing leads all manufacturing operations at Applied Materials’ Gloucester and Newburyport sites, providing direction through the site managers and accountability for both locations’ performance and results. The role executes business plans, contributes to functional strategy, and develops and executes strategies to achieve business-unit objectives. The Director provides executive leadership in strategic planning, preparation, execution, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This includes setting production targets, budgets, and safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs; monitoring results and driving corrective action; establishing project schedules; and optimizing resources and plant capacity to support cost-effective, on-time delivery. The role guides and develops manufacturing personnel, leads process and quality improvements, and drives a culture of Lean, safety, and quality. The position leads an organization of approximately 300 people across two sites, including managers and technicians. It works closely with senior and executive management to align manufacturing development with business needs and opportunities, while building leadership capability and developing talent. The position requires understanding and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct, including the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting the company’s core values. Travel is 10% of the time; relocation is available and the role is relocation eligible.

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 across a business unit, department, or sub-functions.
Experience leading an organization of approximately 300 people across two sites, including managers and technicians.
Ability to build a strong leadership bench and develop talent at every level.
Ability to negotiate and influence opinions at the senior executive level and in external organizations, with sensitivity to the audience.
Understanding of and compliance with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership in strategic planning, preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of manufacturing operations at the Gloucester and Newburyport sites.
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 efficiency across manufacturing to minimize cost 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 consistent with operational, housekeeping (6S), and safety procedures and processes.
Personally engage in solving complex problems and streamlining work processes.
Lead continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes and produce quality products that meet customer requirements cost-effectively.
Identify and 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, and promote cooperation and trust.
Identify process and quality changes that improve manufacturing capabilities and 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.
Develop and execute site strategy to achieve key business objectives.
Evaluate business and operational challenges and direct development of innovative solutions that account for the differing cadences and requirements of the two operations.
Comply with Applied Materials’ global Standards of Business Conduct and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.