Manager, Operations Management (R&D)

Applied Materials; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company is seeking a Manager for Operations Management in R&D in Singapore. This role involves leading operational activities in a semiconductor lab, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery of research milestones. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in semiconductor operations and a strong background in R&D. Competitive compensation and dynamic work environment offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in R&D or advanced technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in semiconductor lab.
• Manage lab tools startup, retrofit, and PM.
• Work closely with Senior Management for operational alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Operations planning

Resource management

Process optimization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Master's degree

Tools

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Project management tools

Job description

As Manager, Operations Management in R&D, you will lead operational activities that enable the successful execution of research and development programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure efficient resource utilization, compliance, and timely delivery of R&D milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of multi-disciplinary engineers, planner, and technicians to ensure day-to-day smooth operations of a semiconductor lab environment.
• Responsible for new facility cleanroom setup and equipment layout, material flow, manning planning and implementation to ensure efficient and productive use of resources in production.
• Manage lab tools startup, retrofit, PM, CIP, lab safety, lab security, customer demo, lab facility, logistic, vendors, purchasing and finance activities.
• Provide direction and leadership to ensure lab operation KPI and schedule are met, enhancing delivery responsiveness.
• Develop and execute KPU strategy project and manage AOP spending, budget, and support finance on government grant submission.
• 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.
• 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.
• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates 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 and complex technologies to improve production and cycle time, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.
• Provides senior leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization. And ensures that all direct reports are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions in a high-quality and efficient manner.
• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in R&D or advanced technology environments.
• Expertise in operations planning, resource management, and process optimization.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools.

Work Location

Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)