Sr. Director, EPG Manufacturing Operations Leader

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

This role leads the global Manufacturing Operations function for one or more product groups and provides executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operations responsibilities for assigned business unit. It provides the critical interface with business unit executives to ensure the Operations function meets and supports their strategic roadmaps and achieves key operational performance metrics. The role is accountable to drive improvements in cost, cash, responsiveness/agility and consistency across the manufacturing/supply function and is responsible for developing organizational capability to execute in a distributed manufacturing / contract manufacturing environment. It is also responsible for ensuring preparedness and support of assigned business unit new product and enhanced product commercialization plans through the global supply base and for developing and leading a continuous improvement culture through systemic tools and methodologies. The role provides team leadership and strategies to enhance productivity, employee development and morale.

Requirements

• Demonstrates extensive experience in legacy semiconductor capital equipment, including 200mm & below Semi tools, MASK Alta, and MASK Sigma-meltec platforms
• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment
• Candidate must have extensive knowledge of semiconductor capital equipment, cost structures and proven leadership experience within the semiconductor capital equipment industry
• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition
• Proven strengths in multi site global leadership and leading across extensive operations footprints
• Leads a business unit, department or sub-function generally through multiple levels of managers of diverse activities; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives
• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions
• Rapidly builds credibility and influence across ICAPS, WWOP's, AGS, and GSC to guide optimal decisions for the legacy business
• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function
• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues
• Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field required
• Maters Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business Administration or other leadership field

Responsibilities

• Leads the global Manufacturing Operations function for one or more product groups.
• Provide executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operations responsibilities for assigned business unit
• Provides the critical interface with business unit executives to ensure the Operations function meets and supports their strategic roadmaps and achieves key operational performance metrics to include: delivery of commitments towards customer orders, attainment of financial revenue and gross margin targets (Material Cost of Sales, Period/Burden/Variance costs), and predictable shipped product quality
• Accountable to drive improvements in cost, cash, responsiveness/agility and consistency across the manufacturing/supply function in support of the business units.
• Responsible to develop organizational capability to execute in a distributed manufacturing / contract manufacturing environment
• Responsible for ensuring preparedness and support of assigned business unit new product and enhanced product commercialization plans through the global supply base (R&D support and New Product Introduction support).
• Responsible for developing and leading a continuous improvement culture through systemic tools and methodologies to improve quality and EH&S, enhance lead time responsiveness and strengthen cash management (inventory) while driving agility initiatives to anticipate cyclical industry inflection points
• Provides team leadership and strategies to enhance productivity, employee development and morale
• Responsible for all aspects of site leadership at regional EPG sites

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director