Senior Director, EPG Manufacturing Operations

Applied Materials

Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations at Applied Materials, focusing on semiconductor manufacturing and operational excellence. Leading strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives across global sites.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $247,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global manufacturing operations with a focus on strategic planning, continuous improvement, and organizational capability development in the semiconductor capital equipment industry. Proven ability to drive cost efficiency, responsiveness, and product commercialization.

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Executive LeadershipContinuous Improvement CultureSemiconductor Capital EquipmentOrganizational Capability DevelopmentStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing OperationsCost ImprovementCash ManagementResponsivenessConsistencyProduct CommercializationContract ManufacturingLegacy Semiconductor EquipmentSystems KnowledgeBusiness Environment Knowledge

Soft Skills

LeadershipStrategic Execution

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor IndustryCapital EquipmentGlobal OperationsContinuous ImprovementOrganizational Capability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads the global Manufacturing Operations function
Provide executive leadership in strategic planning and execution
Accountable for improvements in cost, cash, responsiveness, and consistency
Develop organizational capability for distributed and contract manufacturing
Ensure preparedness for new product commercialization and enhancements
Develop and lead a continuous improvement culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technical field required
20-25% travel required
extensive experience in legacy semiconductor capital equipment
broad knowledge of different systems and business environments
proven leadership experience in semiconductor capital equipment industry

Benefits

Comp & perks

supportive work culture
programs and support for personal and professional growth
learning and development opportunities