Senior Machining Operations Manager jobs at Applied Materials in United States, Gloucester

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

• Lead materials strategy and execution for complex sourcing projects supporting division level objectives.
• Manage end-to-end materials strategy from concept to enablement, including sourcing, supplier selection, and alignment with volume manufacturing.
• Analyze demand signals to crate plans that minimize inventory exposure and accelerate supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with engineering to interpret requirements and identify critical, long-lead, and inspection-intensive parts.
• Benchmark internal and external systems to integrate best practices into project deliverables.
• Align with program management to clearly communicate status, milestones, tasks, and risks.
• Monitor supplier performance toward program goals and escalate issues as needed.
• Drive resolution of supplier quality issues in partnership with engineering and quality teams.
• Provide business process expertise to increase velocity of execution across engineering, supply chain, and quality.

• Recognized as a technical expert in materials and sourcing within the organization with the ability to lead and motivate.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge across operations disciplines and applies innovative thinking to solve complex problems.
• Anticipates business and regulatory challenges and recommends improvements to processes, products, or services.

• Leads high-risk, complex projects with strategic impact.
• Influences cross-functional teams without direct authority to drive project success.
• Communicates complex ideas effectively and gains consensus across senior stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred; significant relevant experience considered.

Experience: 5–10 years managing sourcing projects in large organizations.

Job Summary

The Senior Machining Operations Manager is a hybrid leadership and technical expert role responsible for overseeing complex machining operations while providing direct supervision and strategic direction to a team of skilled machinists and wire harness fabricators. This position requires deep technical expertise in advanced machining processes, a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet production goals, quality standards, and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop a team of machinists and wire harness fabricators, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Plan and prioritize production schedules based on manpower, equipment capacity, and material availability to ensure timely delivery of high-quality components.
• Operate and oversee the use of advanced machine shop equipment, including mills, lathes, grinders, and CNC systems, to produce prototype and production parts from a variety of materials.
• Perform and guide complex machine setups and operations, applying advanced knowledge of trigonometry and machining principles to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct and ensure thorough visual and dimensional inspections using precision measurement tools; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and lean manufacturing practices; identify and implement process enhancements to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Facilitate daily operational meetings, communicate build/test issues, and ensure alignment with tactical and strategic manufacturing goals.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations and training requirements for all team members.
• Interface with internal stakeholders including engineering, supply chain, and facilities to resolve production challenges and support business objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, ensuring proper handling of tools, materials, and equipment.

Functional Knowledge & Expertise

• Comprehensive understanding of machining processes, manufacturing systems, and operational best practices.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and work orders to determine machining requirements, having a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Skilled in data analysis and performance metrics tracking to drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 7+ years of experience in machining and manufacturing operations, including 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced machining techniques and equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing, quality systems, and EHS compliance.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift for extended periods.
• Comfortable working in environments with noise, machinery, and potentially in cleanroom settings with appropriate PPE.

Key Responsibilities

Plans requirements for purchasing materials or services and ensures delivery of materials to production consistent with established schedules.

Implements and maintains physical distribution procedures, work authorizations, dispatching and expediting procedures, and floor scheduling/shop loading procedures.

Responsible for the evaluation of acceptable inventory levels; oversees maintaining adequate working relationship with purchasing, production, and engineering.

Reviews developing materials schedules and coordinating the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production, and engineering.

Monitors the plans, schedules, and the movement of material through the production cycle.

Lead weekly shortage meeting with production planners, manufacturing, and purchasing.

Oversee planning activities to execute material movements on the manufacturing floor.

Functional Knowledge

• Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors.
  

Business Expertise

• 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.
  

Problem Solving

• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
  

Impact

• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules.
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
  

• Ability to collaborate with other planning groups to work towards an objective.
  

Desired Skills

• SAP

• Smartsheet

• MS Products

• Kinaxis Rapid Response
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

What We Offer

2nd Shift -Mon-Thur 3:45pm-2:15am

Key Responsibilities

Prioritizes production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity and materials requirements.

Participates in operational meetings. Supports the development and tracking of organization performance metrics. Schedules and conducts milestone meetings. Responsible for meeting or improving cycle time performance and other metrics.

Ensures timely response to operations issues impacting customer satisfaction; acts as an interface in the establishment of and ensuring conformance to customer/vendor requirements; prepares detailed analysis of cost of quality opportunity and initiates corrective action.

Support the analysis of and plans for maximum production capacity optimization; implements and monitors manufacturing or dept. processes that collect, analyze and report key measurement data and real time status.

Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing or department capabilities. Drives Lean, Safety and Quality. Takes corrective action.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates understanding and application of procedures and concepts within own job family and basic knowledge of other related job families.

Business Expertise

• Applies understanding of how the team relates to other closely related areas to improve efficiency of own team

Leadership

• Has formal supervisory responsibilities; sets priorities for and coaches employees to meet daily deadlines

Problem Solving

• Uses judgment to identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems

Impact

• Impacts the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and its contribution to the business unit, department or sub-function

Interpersonal Skills

• Uses tact and diplomacy to exchange information and handle sensitive issues

  May be required to interact with outside customers, vendors or suppliers