Operations & Test Manager II — Lean, Safety & Quality

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor in Austin to lead manufacturing teams responsible for capital equipment assembly, testing, and final inspection. You will prioritize schedules, monitor metrics, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration to meet daily deadlines and customer requirements in a dynamic semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production/operations teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of Lean, safety, and quality principles.
• Proven ability to drive metrics and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees involved in production and related operations for capital equipment manufacturing.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on manpower, equipment efficiency, and materials.
• Participates in operational meetings and tracks organization performance metrics.
• Drives cycle time performance and other key measures.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies and training requirements.
• Leads employee development, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversees hiring, rewards, and disciplinary processes.
• Supports capacity optimization and real-time data reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. is seeking a production supervisor in Austin to lead manufacturing teams responsible for capital equipment assembly, testing, and final inspection. You will prioritize schedules, monitor metrics, and drive improvements across safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role emphasizes coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration to meet daily deadlines and customer requirements in a dynamic semiconductor environment.