Global On-the-Job Training (OJT) Manager - Manufacturing Operations

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the 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 work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$100,000.00 - $137,500.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Singapore,SGP

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also 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 about careers at Applied.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for owning and driving On-the-Job Training adoption throughout Worldwide Manufacturing Operations (WMO). This includes but is not limited to the following:

• Facilitate Business Unit leadership to implement a standardized method of tracking On-the-Job Training for direct labor employees and contingent workers.
• Assist in the global adoption of OJT tracking tools, applications, and resources.
• Assist BU and site leadership in setting & achieving OJT goals and objectives.
• Drive cultural change among direct labor employees and front-line management in the benefits of OJT methodology.
• Work on projects and CIP that will further OJT as a means to enhance resource management.
• Become expert in the OJT tools and applications.
• Hold certification workshops with workcenters and BU leadership.

As a Project/Program Manager, you will be expected to:

• Develop and execute account technology engagement plans, and manage engineering schedules and resource allocation and budget.
• Responsible for managing project schedule and task details by utilizing project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklist and project scheduling software
• Supervises allocated resources from other organizations to achieve on-time and within budget performance objectives for the project
• Manages cost schedule performance of equipment for internal and external customers and vendors.
• Provides technical guidance to team members to achieve project goals
• Interfaces and coordinates with customers to define project objectives, provide status updates and prepare for release and deployment.
• Provides engineering and business process expertise to project team and other members on various projects / issues
• Manages employees (direct reports or matrixed reports); contributes to effective performance management, employee development and retention.

Functional Knowledge

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors related to employee training and certifications.
• Tableau dashboard navigation and development

Business Expertise

• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives

Leadership

• Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees
• Must have experience managing individual contributors and direct labor employees.

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Must have knowledge and experience with the application of 8D problem s