Operations Manager - EPIC Labs

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.

What We Offer

Salary:

$119,500.00 - $164,500.00

Location:

Santa Clara,CA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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Operations Manager, EPIC Labs

About the role

The Operations Manager, EPIC Lab, is responsible for leading day-to-day lab operations to drive performance across Safety, Quality, Output, and Cost objectives by partnering closely with engineering teams and customers to meet business goals.

As a key leader, you will foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence while developing and leading a high-performing team. This position operates on a compressed work-week 3x3x4 shift schedule and requires on-site presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Manage production schedules, capacity, and resources to meet customer commitments.
• Optimize operational efficiency, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead and develop teams while driving a culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement through Kaizen events and process optimization.
• Resolve operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve performance and cycle time.
• Partner with senior leadership to align operations with business objectives.
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Establish and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead root cause analysis and 8D corrective action processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.

Other Requirements: This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.

Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Functional Knowledge

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors and close collaboration with different stakeholders.

Business Expertise

• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. 

Leadership

• Provide direction to direct reports according to policies and management guidance.  

• Administrate company policies that directly affect direct reports. 

Problem Solving

• Follow Applied Problem Solving (APS) methodology and tools in solving complex technical, quality or process related problems. 

Impact

• Impacts the level of service and the team’s ability to meet quality, volume, and timeliness objectives

Interpersonal Skills

• Guides, influences and persuades others internally in related areas or externally

Education: Bachelor's Degree 

Experience: 4 - 7 Years 

Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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