Director, Operations Management

Velocity Resource Group; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is seeking a senior manufacturing executive to lead operations at the Gloucester and Newburyport sites in Massachusetts. You will drive strategic plans, budgets, and KPIs, while guiding site managers to meet production, safety and quality targets.

You will optimize resources, champion Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement to maximize throughput and on-time delivery, escalating issues and collaborating with senior leadership to align with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading manufacturing ops.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, 6S and CI methodologies.
• Ability to align site strategy with business goals and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for planning, execution and improvement of manufacturing operations.
• Set production targets, budgets, KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost) and drive corrective action.
• Optimize resource use and capacity across two sites to ensure on-time delivery.
• Direct and develop the Manufacturing Team to meet production goals and safety standards.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve quality and throughput.
• Identify and implement solutions to increase throughput and profitability.
• Coordinate with senior management to align site strategy with business needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Lean & 6S

Cost & KPI Management

Cross-site Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Leads all manufacturing operations at our Gloucester and Newburyport sites, providing direction through the site managers at each location. Is accountable for the performance and results of both locations. Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy. Develops and executes strategy to achieve business unit objectives. Decisions are guided by company and business unit strategy and objectives

Key Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operations. Sets production targets, budgets, and KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost); monitors performance and drives corrective action when results fall short. Establishes and controls project schedules and timelines.
• Optimizes resource utilization and efficiency across the manufacturing organization to minimize cost and ensure on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity, which includes space, labor, and test fixtures.
• Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates the Manufacturing Team personnel to accomplish specific production goals, consistent with established operational, housekeeping (6S), and safety procedures and processes. Personally engages in solving complex problems and 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 implements solutions that increase throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
• Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall manufacturing development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.
• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing capabilities. Drives a culture of Lean, Safety and Quality.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of manufacturing systems, theories, and practices, including Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Business Expertise

• Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions.

Leadership

• Leads an organization of approximately 300 people across two sites, including managers and technicians. Builds a strong leadership bench and develops talent at every level. Develops and executes site strategy to achieve key business objectives.

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business and operational challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions that account for both operations' differing cadences and requirements.

Impact

• Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business.

Interpersonal Skills

• Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience.

Standards of Business Conduct

• Position requires an understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these Standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field