Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. Our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future. To achieve this, we employ some of the best, brightest, and most talented people in the world who work together as part of a winning team.

Applied Materials is seeking a Lean Six Sigma, Technical Continuous Improvement Director to drive optimization and accuracy of the sales planning/forecasting processes. This role will lead complex improvement initiatives in a matrixed, cross-functional business environment. Key areas of focus will include the systems, tools, and capabilities within the organization pertaining to Sales and Operations Planning/Forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

* Guide Champions in project selection and scope, assuring linkage between projects and business and customer priorities.
* Establish strong relationships with customer-facing functions (Sales, Business Management, and Marketing), Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure thorough alignment of the end-to-end value chain for optimal business results.
* Conduct Business Process Maturity assessments to baseline processes and identify improvement opportunities. Based on this assessment, design, implement, and manage process improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
* Facilitate groups through process mapping, root cause analysis, brainstorming, business impact assessments, gap analysis, and project planning.
* Train, mentor and coach Champions, Black Belts and Green Belts in the use of Six Sigma tools and methodology to ensure timely completion of projects with expected client results.
* Understand data trends and drive quantified results by designing and deploying analytical systems and processes.
* Develop rigorous control plans, communications, risk assessments, and maintenance of documentation.
* Employ project/program management skills related to overall project tracking, deliverables management, action item tracking, meeting minutes, team communications, and presentations. Keep stakeholders apprised of project status and defined deliverables.
* Champion change management across all levels of the organization and prioritize areas of improvement.
* Comply with all IP guidelines.
* Comply with all safety procedures and consistently demonstrate safety as a value.

Functional Knowledge

* Direct experience with demonstrated success and financial results leading Six Sigma transactional & manufacturing projects.
* Technical mastery of Six Sigma tools and methodologies including DMAIC, DFSS, and Lean.
* An effective change agent who is able to implement strategic initiatives in an organization.
* Must possess effective project management skills and the ability to influence at all levels of an organization.
* Experience documenting and optimizing end-to-end Order-to-Cash processes.
* Solid understanding of sales and operations planning process and key system functions related to demand planning, short/medium/long-range forecasting, master scheduling, and inventory management.

Business Expertise

* Utilize benchmarking to identify best practices, both internal and external to the organization.
* Aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
* Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to key executives.
* Semiconductor industry experience preferred.

Qualifications & Education

* Bachelor's Degree required (Business/Engineering/Supply Chain)
* Masters Degree preferred
* Black Belt strongly preferred
* 10+ Years of professional experience required
* 5+ Years of Continuous Improvement experience required

Company Facts:

* Ticker: Nasdaq: AMAT
* Fiscal 2020 Revenue: $17.2 billion
* Fiscal 2020 R&D: $2.2 billion
* Founded: November 10, 1967
* Headquarters: Santa Clara, California
* Global Presence: 93 locations in 17 countries
* Manufacturing: China, Germany, Israel, Italy, Singapore, Taiwan, United States
* Employees: ~24,000 worldwide
* Patents: ~13,300 issued

Applied Materials closed fiscal 2020 with record quarterly performance as demand for our semiconductor systems and services remains very strong, said Gary Dickerson, president and CEO. Our future opportunities have never looked better and, as powerful technology trends take shape, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate our customers roadmaps and outperform our markets.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.

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Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

15+ Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.