Site Leader/Senior Director - Logistics Operations Austin

Applied Materials; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 247,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the semiconductor industry is seeking a Site Leader/Senior Director of Logistics Operations in Austin. This role involves overseeing logistics activities, leading a large team, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. The successful candidate will possess extensive experience in logistics management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in logistics leadership required.
• Demonstrated understanding of logistics systems and practices.
• Commitment to professional development and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead Austin Logistics Team and manage multiple warehouses.
• Ensure compliance with logistics processes and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and WMO automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering or supply-chain management

Master’s Degree strongly preferred

Job description

Site Leader/Senior Director - Logistics Operations Austin

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Level/Grade: M7a (Senior Director)

Level/Grade: M7a (Senior Director)

General Profile: Logistics leader and member of the Global Logistics senior staff; accountable to VP, Logistics for assigned responsibilities as outlined below.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads a Austin Logistics Team with accountability for four warehouses, Austin point-of-use replenishment strategy, and logistics ship-kit, and ship-services workcenters
• Primary interface for third-party logistics company supporting intra-plant transportation between buildings noted above and Manufacturing
• Develops, implements, and maintains logistics processes that comply with US tax and trade regulations
• Develops and drives site logistics network strategy; key collaborator in evolution of global logistics network and overall strategy
• Determines logistics documentation requirements and drives iQMS and material handler training programs
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of inbound, intra-plant, and inter-plant material movements
• Ensures compliance with applicable Applied Materials’ quality standards and drives 8D mindset
• Accountable for achieving warehouse productivity, labor/storage, safety, and inventory management targets
• Key collaborator in development and implementation of WMO automation, robotics, and digital connectivity programs
• Accountable for adherence to Applied Materials’ 6S and warehouse specific safety protocols
• Role prepares qualified leader for future Operations or Logistics senior leadership responsibilities
  
  

Functional Knowledge

Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of Applied’s manufacturing and logistics systems and practices

Business Expertise

Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across Logistics

Leadership

Leads through subordinate managers of managers; total headcount of approximately 600 regular full-time personnel; committed to professional development of team and Applied’s performance management tenets

Commitment and can-do attitude a must in order to be successful

Problem-solving

Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems through process instrumentation, data-driven decisions, and fab-like operational discipline

Impact

Guided by WMO strategy, impacts results of Manufacturing cost-per-tool, velocity, and productivity objectives

Interpersonal Skills

Strong interpersonal and communications skills required

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in industrial engineering or supply-chain management, Master’s Degree strongly preferred

Experience: 10 - 15 Years

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

15+ Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$180,000.00 - $247,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Nanotechnology Research, and Semiconductor Manufacturing

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