Operations Manager I – Lean, Safety & Quality

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a supervisory operations professional to lead production and testing for capital equipment and systems, driving cycle times and achieving high-quality outcomes.

You will supervise teams, coordinate with engineering, manage safety and training, and contribute to cost of quality analyses. The role emphasizes Lean practices, metrics, and supplier collaboration to meet customer needs while upholding company standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees involved in production and test functions for capital equipment and systems.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on manpower, equipment efficiency, and materials.
• Participates in operational meetings and supports performance metric tracking.
• Schedules and conducts milestone meetings and improves cycle time performance.
• Ensures timely response to operations issues and conformance to customer/vendor requirements.
• Oversees safety compliance, training, and professional development of staff.
• Drives Lean, Safety and Quality initiatives and guides corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Lean Principles

Coaching

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a supervisory operations professional to lead production and testing for capital equipment and systems, driving cycle times and achieving high-quality outcomes.

You will supervise teams, coordinate with engineering, manage safety and training, and contribute to cost of quality analyses. The role emphasizes Lean practices, metrics, and supplier collaboration to meet customer needs while upholding company standards.