Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Trade

Applied Materials is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to join our team. This role will lead complex improvement initiatives across a globally matrixed and cross-functional business environment in support of the Global Trade team.

Key Responsibilities 

• Guide Champions in project selection and scope, assuring linkage between projects and business and customer priorities. 
• Conduct a current-state assessment of business processes and identification of improvement opportunities. Based on this assessment, design, implement, and manage process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Facilitate groups through process mapping, root cause analysis, brainstorming, business impact assessments, gap analysis, and project planning. 
• Understand data trends and drive quantified results by designing and deploying analytical systems and processes.
• Develop rigorous control plans, communications, risk assessments and maintenance of documentation.
• Employ project/program management skills related to overall project tracking, deliverables management, action item tracking, meeting minutes, team communications, and presentations. Keep stakeholders apprised of project status and defined deliverables. 
• Champion change management across all levels of the organization and prioritize areas of improvement. 

Functional Knowledge 

• Direct experience with demonstrated success and financial results leading lean and six sigma programs
• Technical mastery of Six Sigma tools and methodologies including DMAIC and Lean 
• Effective change agent, able to implement strategic initiatives in an organization. 
• Must possess effective project management skills and ability to influence at all levels of an organization. 
• Knowledge of Trade compliance processes or related experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP applications
• Familiar with long- and short-range supply chain forecasting 
• Experience in working Field Service and Customer facing roles driving LSS Programs

Business Expertise 

• Utilize benchmarking to identify best practices, both internal and external to the organization. 
• Aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. 
• Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to key executives. 
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred. 

Leadership 

· Ability to lead and influence others within a matrix organization. 

· Lead strategic projects while managing risk and resource requirements. 

· Ability to effectively coach and mentor Champions, Process Owners and Black Belts. 

· Resolves obstacles/roadblocks, serves as a sounding board for problem resolution. 

 Interpersonal Skills 

• Explains difficult or sensitive information in an easy-to-understand manner; works to build consensus. 
• Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills. 
• Adept at observing, assessing and helping team members recognize areas for development. 
• Able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$104,000.00 - $143,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.