Manager, Operation Management (Quality and Productivity)

Applied Materials, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Singapore is seeking a senior Quality/Operations leader to steer quality strategy and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites. You will guide a cross-functional team, drive QMS initiatives, and ensure compliance with customer requirements and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities include leading audits, root-cause analysis, and actions to reduce defects, improve FPY, and optimize productivity with automation and MES integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, or Continuous Improvement.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or related industries preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet Quality and Productivity goals with proactive planning.
• Develop and execute the site's quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead QMS, audits, CAPA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions to reduce defects and quality escapes.
• Monitor Defect rates, FPY, and SPC/non-conformance trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, cycle time, throughput, and MES/automation usage.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and simplification initiatives.
• Establish productivity targets and track achievements against annual goals.
• Lead value stream mapping and waste elimination projects.
• Develop scalable business processes that maintain quality while increasing efficiency.

Skills

Quality leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

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.

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Job Description

• Leading a team to meet Quality and Productivity goals, with clear capability to plan and anticipate challenges
• Develop and execute the site's quality strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Lead quality management systems (QMS), audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive root cause analysis and implementation of preventive actions to reduce defects and quality escapes.
• Monitor and improve key quality metrics such as: Defect rates, First Pass Yield (FPY), SPC/ non-conformance trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, cycle time, throughput, and resource utilization such as AMR, automation and MES.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and simplification initiatives.
• Establish productivity targets and track achievements against annual operational goals.
• Lead value stream mapping and waste elimination projects.
• Develop scalable business processes that improve efficiency while maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and achieving measurable business results.
• Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial, or related industries preferred.
• Strong Leadership and motivational abilities
• Highly driven, motivated, resourceful with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: No 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.