Manufacturing Operations Manager

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

Supervises employees involved in a variety of production and/or operation functions such as assembly, inspection, test, and/or final test which is related to the manufacturing of the company's capital equipment and systems, electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and/or components, subassemblies and subsystems.

Prioritizes production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity and materials requirements.

Participates in operational meetings. Supports the development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Schedules and conducts milestone meetings. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.

Ensures timely response to operations issues impacting customer satisfaction acts as an interface in the establishment of and ensuring conformance to customer/vendor requirements prepares detailed analysis of cost of quality opportunity and initiates corrective action.

Oversees the prevention of employee accidents and injuries. Responsible for ensuring and documenting that all department employees (including temporaries) receive and follow appropriate department training including Environmental, Health and Safety training. Implements, emphasizes importance of, and monitors compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures.

Develops personnel to include training and career development manages the performance management process to include the development of team and individual goals, implementing employee development plans, and coaching. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.

Support the analysis of and plans for maximum production capacity optimization implements and monitors manufacturing or dept. processes that collect, analyze and report key measurement data and real time status.

Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team

Leadership

• Has formal supervisory responsibilities sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Impact

• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues

  May be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers

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.

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.