Senior Operations Manager – Lean, Process Improvement

Applied Materials, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a production and operations leader to manage manufacturing schedules, optimize resource use, and drive Lean, Safety and Quality initiatives across the plant.

You will lead a team, monitor performance with metrics, and partner with senior management to deliver on-time, cost-efficient production while pursuing continuous improvement and new technologies. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility, and stock awards, with

Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results.
• Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines. Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers.
• Accurately establishes plant capacity. Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes.
• Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in 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 pursues new technologies to improve production and cycle time, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
• Works closely with members of Senior Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities.
• Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.
• Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization.
• And ensures that all direct reports are sufficiently skilled and trained to perform their functions in a high-quality and efficient manner.
• Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities.
• Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Job description

Applied Materials, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a production and operations leader to manage manufacturing schedules, optimize resource use, and drive Lean, Safety and Quality initiatives across the plant.

You will lead a team, monitor performance with metrics, and partner with senior management to deliver on-time, cost-efficient production while pursuing continuous improvement and new technologies. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility, and stock awards, with