Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer:

Location:
Singapore,SGP

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

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General Profile:

Operations leader responsible for all aspects of product manufacturing and delivery including: planning & control, build/test, delivery, quality, labor efficiency, and period cost structure. Provides leadership and direction through senior managers. Accountable for productivity and manufacturing cost performance roadmap. Decisions are guided by company and segment/functional strategy and objectives. Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads the global Manufacturing function for a >$1B market. Provide executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operational responsibilities Provides the critical interface with business unit executives to ensure the Operations function meets and supports their strategic roadmaps and achieves key operational performance metrics to include: delivery of commitments towards customer orders, attainment of financial revenue and gross margin targets (Period/Burden/Variance costs), and predictable shipped product quality Accountable to drive improvements in cost, cash, responsiveness/agility and consistency across the manufacturing/supply function in support of the business units. Responsible to develop organizational capability to execute in a distributed manufacturing / contract manufacturing environment Responsible for ensuring preparedness and support of assigned business unit new product and enhanced product commercialization plans through the global supply base (R&D support and New Product Introduction support). Responsible for developing and leading a continuous improvement culture through systemic tools and methodologies to improve quality and EH&S, enhance lead time responsiveness and strengthen cash management (inventory) while driving agility initiatives to anticipate cyclical industry inflection points Provides team leadership and strategies to enhance productivity, employee development and morale

• Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices as well as the changing business environment

• Business Expertise

• Applies in-depth knowledge of own segment/function, business and commercial expertise to differentiate itself from the competition

• Leadership

• Leads a large multi-site manufacturing team comprised of operations and engineering professionals and manufacturing technicians generally through multiple levels of managers; develops and executes business unit, department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives

• Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

• Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

• Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

• 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: Engineering Bachelor's Degree; Engineering Master's Degree preferred
Experience: 12+ Years
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.

Additional Information:

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
No

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.