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 production, project scheduling, resource planning and continuous improvement, and involves mentoring direct reports. It is a full-time position with travel of about 20% of the time.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and monitor production using metrics and budgets, and initiate corrective action when needed
• Control project schedules and timelines, and plan resource utilization to minimize costs and ensure on-time delivery
• Accurately establish plant capacity and evaluate operational efficiency
• Direct and evaluate personnel against production and supply chain goals, including 5S and safety procedures
• Lead continuous improvement projects and pursue new technologies to improve production, cycle time and efficiency
• Work with senior management to align operations with business needs, and promote cooperation and trust
• Mentor direct reports in daily operations, systems development and optimization, and ensure they are skilled and trained
• Drive Lean, Safety and Quality initiatives, identify process and quality changes, and take corrective action

Required profile

• In-depth understanding of concepts in the own job family and basic knowledge of related ones
• Understanding of the industry and how the area contributes to objectives
• Ability to manage a generally homogeneous team and adapt plans to operational challenges
• Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
• Ability to influence and persuade internally and externally
• Compliance with Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and ethical conduct

The role may require standing for long periods, walking, working in tight spaces, lifting, and using hand and power tools. Because it may involve a clean room, personal protective equipment such as coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons and face shields may be required.