Ops Manager II: Lean Manufacturing Leader

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

Job summary

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a production supervisor to lead a manufacturing team responsible for assembly, inspection, and testing of capital equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating daily priorities and shift handoffs.

You will collaborate with service and customer groups, train staff, manage performance, and contribute to budgeting and process improvements. A strong Lean mindset is valued.

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees in production and/or operation functions across assembly, inspection, test, and final test.
• Sets up daily team priorities, schedules, and assigns tasks; uses shift handoffs and review processes.
• Organizes team meetings and tracks performance metrics to improve cycle times.
• Coordinates with service and customer groups to meet production schedules.
• Drives safety, equipment efficiency, and leadership development on the line.
• Participates in training and career development; manages performance, hiring, rewards, and discipline.
• May assist in budgeting, forecasting manpower, and overhead expenditures.
• Identifies process and quality changes to improve capabilities; drives Lean, Safety, and Quality.

Job description

Applied Materials in Austin, TX is seeking a production supervisor to lead a manufacturing team responsible for assembly, inspection, and testing of capital equipment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coordinating daily priorities and shift handoffs.

You will collaborate with service and customer groups, train staff, manage performance, and contribute to budgeting and process improvements. A strong Lean mindset is valued.