Applied Materials

Director, Operations Management (FEP)

Applied Materials
Equipment EngineeringSingapore,SGPOnsitePosted 2 months ago

About the role

AI summarised

Operations leader responsible for all aspects of product manufacturing and delivery, providing executive leadership in the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of global manufacturing operations for a market exceeding $1B.

EquipmentOnsiteManufacturing

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the global Manufacturing function for a market exceeding $1B.
  • Provide executive leadership in strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operational responsibilities.
  • Serve as the critical interface with business unit executives to ensure Operations meets strategic roadmaps and achieves key performance metrics (delivery commitments, revenue targets, gross margin attainment).
  • Drive improvements in cost, cash flow, responsiveness, and consistency across the manufacturing/supply chain function.
  • Develop organizational capability to execute within a distributed and contract manufacturing environment.
  • Support new product and enhanced product commercialization plans through the global supply base, including R&D support.
  • Develop and lead a continuous improvement culture using systemic tools to enhance quality, EH&S compliance, lead time responsiveness, and cash management (inventory).
  • Provide team leadership and strategies to enhance productivity, employee development, and morale across a large multi-site manufacturing team.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required).
  • Proven ability to lead large, multi-site manufacturing teams comprising operations, engineering, and technicians.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate at top executive levels.
  • Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing operations, including planning & control, build/test, delivery, quality, and cost structure.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to evaluate business challenges and direct innovative solutions.