Operations Manager II - Lean Manufacturing Lead

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring for a production supervisory role within our materials engineering solutions division. You will oversee teams across production and testing, align schedules with capacity, and drive efficiency while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

You will participate in performance tracking, coach staff, and support continuous improvement initiatives to meet deadlines and customer expectations in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production teams and coordinating activities across shifts.
• Familiar with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong understanding of safety policies and compliance in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees across production and/or testing functions.
• Prioritizes schedules based on manpower and equipment availability.
• Supports metrics tracking, milestone meetings, and cycle time improvement.
• Ensures timely response to operations issues and maintains quality standards.
• Promotes safety training and documentation for all department staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Safety standards

Quality control

Production planning

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is hiring for a production supervisory role within our materials engineering solutions division. You will oversee teams across production and testing, align schedules with capacity, and drive efficiency while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

You will participate in performance tracking, coach staff, and support continuous improvement initiatives to meet deadlines and customer expectations in a high-tech manufacturing environment.