Nov 12, 2007
Global Account Site Operations, Applied Materials
Customer interface and relationship building. Manpower planning and training. Efficient problem solving and project management. Cooperation with other organizations. Candidate will report to the VP of Factory Projects, Solar Business Unit but will be expected to take direction and work closely with a wide range of Applied executives in Sales, Applied Global Services and the Solar Business Unit. This will be a high-level position with very broad responsibility and exposure.
Will have full responsibility for all aspects of the local start up, including hiring and developing the local team [with the permanent manager], working with the customer on site readiness and supervising the Solar Business Unit/AGS start up team on site. Will coordinate start up activities between the site and the solar business group and other support groups as needed.
Will be assigned to a specific customer and site several months before production starts and will continue until final factory-sign off and healthy local operations are in place. Will hand-off responsibilities to a local Site Operations Manager.
Will also be assigned various projects to help develop solar factory start-up and operations as core competencies within Applied Materials.
Previous experience in wafer-fab [semiconductor, display or solar] is highly desired. [Engineering manager, production manager etc].
Experience as an Applied site manager at a major customer site is highly desired.
Extensive travel will be required. Temporary location to the customer location will be required.
Typically requires BS degree in Business Administration, technical discipline or equivalent knowledge in related field plus 10+ years in process analysis preferably within the semiconductor equipment industry and 5+ years management experience.
Responsibilities:
Installation and warranty and service contracts for all products. Sales of service products, product enhancements and technical training for assigned global account. Managing the labor productivity activity such as labor management, quality and safety implementation at a site or a number of sites. Ensuring adequate records and systems are maintained. Maintains communication with design management and specialists in resolving technical problems and/or bringing to the design department\\\'s attention. Other duties as assigned.
Job Specific Knowledge & Experience:
This position is in the Solar Business Group
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in its workforce.
Company name: Applied Materials · Location: Santa Clara, CA, · Job ID: # 10300
