Manager, Operation Management (Quality and Productivity)

Applied Materials
Singapore
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Skills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Motivation"]

Lead a team to achieve site Quality and Productivity goals by developing and executing quality strategy aligned to business objectives. Drive quality management systems (QMS), audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives, using root cause analysis to reduce defects and quality escapes. Monitor key metrics (defect rates, FPY, SPC/non-conformance trends) and improve labor productivity, cycle time, throughput, and resource utilization through standardization, automation, and value stream mapping.

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Manager, Operation Management (Quality and Productivity)

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Job Summary

Lead a team to achieve site Quality and Productivity goals by developing and executing quality strategy aligned to business objectives. Drive quality management systems (QMS), audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives, using root cause analysis to reduce defects and quality escapes. Monitor key metrics (defect rates, FPY, SPC/non-conformance trends) and improve labor productivity, cycle time, throughput, and resource utilization through standardization, automation, and value stream mapping.
Location: Singapore
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a team to meet Quality and Productivity goals, including capability to plan and anticipate challenges.
  • •Develop and execute the site quality strategy aligned with business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
  • •Lead QMS activities, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • •Drive root cause analysis and preventive actions to reduce defects and quality escapes, using key quality metrics.
  • •Improve labor productivity, cycle time, throughput, and resource utilization through process standardization, automation, simplification, and value stream mapping.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence.
  • •3+ years of people management experience.
  • •Proven track record leading cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable business results.
  • •Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, industrial, or related industries preferred.
  • •Strong leadership with communication and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience:ManufacturingSemiconductorElectronicsContinuous improvementOperational excellence
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkMotivation
Tech Stack:Quality Management System (QMS)AuditsRoot cause analysisFirst Pass Yield (FPY)SPCNon-conformanceMESAMRValue stream mappingAutomationProcess standardization

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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