Operations Manager III, 2nd Shift (Advanced Packaging)

About the role

Applied Materials, a global leader in materials science and engineering solutions for semiconductors and advanced displays, is hiring a Manager III for Operations Management on the second shift in Billerica, Massachusetts. The role leads a team of production employees and drives Lean, safety and quality improvements in the manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, motivate, direct, develop and train a team of production employees, assigning work and setting priorities
• Provide technical expertise and managerial leadership, and communicate daily crossovers and build/test issues across manufacturing
• Prioritize production schedules based on manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity and materials requirements
• Lead operational meetings, track performance metrics to improve cycle time, and schedule milestone meetings
• Ensure timely responses to operations issues affecting customer satisfaction and act as an interface for customer and vendor requirements
• Prevent employee accidents and injuries, and ensure all employees, including temporary staff, receive environmental, health and safety training and follow safety policies
• Manage personnel development, performance management, hiring, rewards and discipline
• Analyze production capacity, monitor real-time manufacturing data, identify process and quality improvements, and drive Lean, safety and quality initiatives

Required profile

• Ability to stand for long periods, walk, work in tight spaces, lift, and work in a noisy environment
• Ability to wear clean-room PPE such as coveralls, hoods, boots, safety glasses, gloves, respirators and face shields
• Understanding of Applied Materials' global Standards of Business Conduct and ethical behaviour

What we offer

• Salary of $84,000 to $115,500, depending on location, hire grade, experience and skills
• Comprehensive benefits package, with possible eligibility for a bonus and stock award program