Manager, Operations Management (Fab experiences)

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Location:

SingaporeSGP

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As Manager Operations Management in R&D you will provide leadership and operational management for R&D manufacturing activities with primary responsibility forlot management capacity planning and execution forecastingin a development environment. You will also end the end-to-end coordination of wafer flow to ensure timely execution of experiments development builds and learning cycles. Manages and develops a team of technicians to deliver disciplined execution data integrity and predictable outcomes while partnering closely with Process Engineering Integration and Planning teams. timely delivery of R&D milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Ownsdaily weekly andlongrangelot planning and forecastingfor R&D development and manufacturing activities to meet experiment and programobjectives.
Manageswafer starts WIP priorities andlotmovementacross process metrology and inspection areas to ensure schedule adherence.
Leads and supervises a team of technicians includingworkassignment shift coverage performance coaching and skill development.
Translatedevelopment priorities and experiment plans into executableshopfloorschedules and technician tasking.
Tracks execution metrics (WIP aging cycle timeontimedelivery) and proactivelyidentifiesrisks to development milestones.
Coordinates with Process Engineering and Integration teams to alignDOE execution split management and wafer disposition.
Ensures proper escalation and resolution of lot issues abnormal conditions and execution constraints.
Drives continuous improvement inlot flow dispatching rules and execution efficiencywithin the R&D environment.
Reviews execution data and provides clear status reporting to stakeholders on progress risks and recovery actions.
Monitor equipment health and inline data to ensureproductivity

People Leadership & Team Management

Manages a group of technicians responsible for process support metrology inspection and experimental execution.
Sets clear expectations for execution discipline data quality and safety compliance.
Conducts regular coaching feedback and development discussions to build technical and operational capability.
Supports onboardingcrosstraining and succession planning to ensure team flexibility and coverage.
Promotes a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous learning.

Safety Quality & Compliance

Ensures team compliance withApplied Materials EHS cleanroom chemical handling and contamination control requirements.
Enforces process discipline and data integrity standards across all execution activities.
Reviews and approves Quality Notifications related to execution deviations orlotissues.
Proactivelyidentifiesoperational risks anddrivescorrective and preventive actions.

Functional Knowledge

Strong understanding ofwafer fabrication flows R&D execution models and development cycle management.
Working knowledge of lot dispatching WIP control forecasting methodologies andexecutionKPIs.
Ability to balance competing priorities in afastchangingdevelopment environment whilemaintainingexecution rigor.
Conducts thorough analyses toidentifyexecution deficiencies capacity constraints and opportunities for operational enhancement

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Communicates clearly with Process Engineers Integration Leads and Planning teamsregardingexecution status and priorities.
Provides concise operational updates forecasts and risk assessments to management and stakeholders.
Leads effective shift handovers andcrossshiftcoordination to ensure continuity of execution.
Influences without authority across functional teams to drive alignment and outcomes.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Operates within cleanroom and laboratory settingsutilizingexpertisein cleanroom protocols and adherence to safety standards.
Regular presence on the production floor to support execution issue resolution and team engagement.

Qualifications

Diploma orBachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or related field.

Years of Experience

35years in semiconductor manufacturing or R&D operations with priorpeople managementexperience preferred.

Work Experience

Experience inwafer fabs with strong exposure to lot management forecasting and execution control.
Prior Applied Materials environment or similar advanced semiconductor manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Work Location:

Science Park II (Moving to Tampines in end 2026)

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

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.

Required Experience:

Manager

Who We AreApplied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices...