Head of Manufacturing Operations

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in materials engineering seeks a motivated leader in Singapore to support the operations of a semiconductor manufacturing line. The role includes overseeing production schedules, managing a team, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Candidates must have significant experience in semiconductor wafer fab production and possess strong leadership and management skills.

Benefits

Supportive work culture

Personal and professional growth programs

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of semiconductor wafer fab production experience.
• Experience in setting up pilot production from scratch.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to production and engineering to achieve business objectives.
• Manage production and engineering schedules for smooth operations.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts and projects.

Skills

Organization skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM disciplines

Tools

KPI tracking systems

Job description

Overview

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.

What We Offer

Location: Singapore, SGP

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/).

Role Description

Looking for a motivated leader to support the setup, ramp and operations of our next-generation semiconductor manufacturing line. In this role, you will provide leadership and direction to production, supply chain and engineering to achieve key business objectives. You will be responsible for delivering products to meet revenue goals, managing production and engineering schedules, driving deliverables, and defining processes for a smooth technology transfer and ramp to full production. You will be accountable for the performance and results of diverse job families and departments within a major business unit. Your expertise in launching high-volume consumer electronics components and working with foundries or contract manufacturers (CMs) will be critical to a successful and efficient fab ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership to a major manufacturing / supply chain function supporting a large and complex business unit. May lead functional operations at multiple manufacturing sites. Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines.
• Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity.
• Responsible for ensuring preparedness and support of assigned new product and enhanced product commercialization plans through the global supply base (R&D support and New Product Introduction support).
• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates Operations Team personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes. Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Identifies and pursues new technologies to improve production, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management 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 with gross margin targets, and predictable shipped product quality.
• May provide ownership / leadership for a major divisional function, project, or program (i.e., Inventory Management, AMPS/Lean, Responsiveness / Agility). Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization.
• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Qualifications

• At least 10 to 15 years of semiconductor wafer fab production experience.
• Strong organization, management, communication skills with attention to details.
• Experience in people and team management will be essential.
• Experienced in setting up pilot production from scratch or transferred technology from site to site and ramp from pilot to production.
• Experience supporting consumer product developmentis advantageous.
• Experience in managing multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to work, solve complex problems and drive projects to end goal completions.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, FA/CA tracking, and structured issue closure processes to support operational excellence.
• Comfortable working across time zones, collaborating with remote teams, and supporting factory-side execution.
• Flexibility to travel back and forth between Southeast Asia and the USA (up to 25%).
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in STEM disciplines e.g. Physics, Chemistry, Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering.

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.

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.