Applied Materials · 11 hours ago
Director, Fab Operations
Santa Clara,CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $226K/yrApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. The Director of Fab Operations will provide leadership to a R&D Fab, establish and monitor production metrics, and lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
ElectronicsManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to a R&D Fab supporting a complex business unit
Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results. Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines
Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity
Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates Operations Team personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes
Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes
Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner
Identifies and pursues new technologies to improve production, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability
Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust
Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization
Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action
Qualification
Required
Provides leadership to a R&D Fab supporting a complex business unit
Establishes and monitors production using metrics/budgets through systems, and initiates appropriate corrective action as needed and based on results
Establishes and controls project schedules, timelines
Plans and evaluates optimal resource utilization and efficiency of operation to minimize costs and allow for on-time delivery of product to customers
Accurately establishes plant capacity
Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates Operations Team personnel to accomplish specific production and supply chain goals consistent with established operational, housekeeping (5S), and safety procedures and processes
Engage in problem solving in complex situations and process improvements in streamlining work processes
Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer requirements in the most cost-effective manner
Identifies and pursues new technologies to improve production, increase efficiency and resource utilization and maximize profitability
Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall operations development with business needs/opportunities
Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust
Provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and personal development of his/her direct reports in the areas of daily operational management, systems development, and optimization
Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities
Drives Lean, Safety and Quality
Takes corrective action
Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories and practices
Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions
Leads through subordinate managers of managers; executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy
Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business
Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times
Demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Participation in a bonus and a stock award program
Company
Applied Materials
Applied Materials is a semiconductor and display equipment company that offers materials engineering solutions.
Founded in 1967
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.1BKey Investors
Stonnington GroupUS Department of Energy
2025-02-24Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2023-06-27Post Ipo Equity· $0.38M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
Leadership Team
Omkaram Nalamasu
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
Tony Chiang, Ph.D
VP, CTO Applied AI
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