Manager III, Operations Management - Etch - (M3)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Manager III, Operations Management - Etch - (M3) at Applied Materials is a leadership role responsible for overseeing production employees in the Etch department. Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions, providing cutting-edge equipment for semiconductor chip and advanced display manufacturing. This role is crucial in enabling the technologies that connect our world, such as AI and IoT. The company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth, empowering employees to push boundaries and drive innovation. Applied Materials is committed to employee health and well-being, offering programs and support for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals.
• Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies.
• Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives.
• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance.
• Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times.
• Demonstrates the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Nice To Haves

• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking
• Working in tight spaces
• Bending
• Squatting
• Twisting
• Kneeling
• Reaching
• Lifting
• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise
• Use of hand and power tools
• Working in a clean room
• Use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, motivate, direct, develop, and train a team of production employees.
• Assign work and set priorities for employees.
• Provide technical expertise and managerial leadership.
• Effectively communicate daily crossovers and build/test issues across all levels of Manufacturing.
• Prioritize production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity, and materials requirements.
• Lead operational meetings; establish consistency in processes, and ensure alignment of tactical and/or strategic plans.
• Develop and track key organization performance metrics to meet or improve cycle time performance.
• Schedule and conduct milestone meetings.
• Ensure timely response to operations issues impacting customer satisfaction; act as an interface in the establishment of and ensuring conformance to customer/vendor requirements; prepare detailed analysis of cost of quality opportunity and initiate corrective action.
• Actively strive to prevent employee accidents and injuries.
• Ensure and document that all department employees (including temporaries) receive and follow appropriate department training including Environmental, Health and Safety training.
• Implement, emphasize the importance of, and monitor compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures.
• Develop personnel to include training and career development; manage the performance management process to include the development of team and individual goals, implementing employee development plans, and coaching.
• Manage the employee selection, hiring, reward, and discipline processes.
• Analyze and plan for maximum production capacity optimization; implement and monitor manufacturing or department processes that collect, analyze, and report key measurement data and real-time status.
• Identify process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities.
• Drive Lean, Safety, and Quality initiatives.
• Take corrective action.

Benefits

• Supportive work culture that encourages learning, development, and career growth
• Programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Participation in a bonus program
• Stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed