Sr. Director, EPG Manufacturing Operations Leader

Who We Are

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

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

Functional Knowledge

• 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

Business Expertise

• 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

Leadership

• 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 

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• 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

Interpersonal Skills

• 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.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field required
• Maters Degree in Engineering, Technical, Business Administration or other leadership field

Travel:

• 20-25% travel required

Location:

• Preferred - Tainan, Taiwan - relocation available
• Austin, Texas - No relocation available

Additional Information

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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. 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.

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