Operations Management Manager

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring an Operations Management Manager in Singapore. The role leads daily manufacturing operations, drives productivity, quality, cycle time and cost improvement, and manages a team of managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve SQDCM targets and set up and monitor production using metrics and budgets, initiating corrective action as needed.
• Control project schedules and timelines, plan resource utilization and establish plant capacity.
• Direct and evaluate personnel against production and supply chain goals, aligned with operational, housekeeping (5S) and safety procedures.
• Drive Lean, safety and quality initiatives, continuous improvement projects and process improvements, and pursue new technologies to improve cycle time and efficiency.
• Build and develop high-performing teams, provide mentorship and ensure direct reports are skilled and trained.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on NPI, product transitions and manufacturing readiness, and partner with senior management on operations strategy.
• Own workforce planning, resource allocation and operational budget management, and provide executive-level reporting on performance, risks and mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory and environmental requirements, and uphold the company's business conduct standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing or a related field.
• 15+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience, including management of managers.
• Proven track record of operational excellence and leading large cross-functional organizations.
• Experience in semiconductor, electronics, medical device or high-tech manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods, work in tight spaces and in noisy environments, and wear clean-room PPE such as coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields.

Required skills

• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder management.
• Problem solving and ability to resolve technical, operational and organizational issues.
• Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.