Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. 

What We Offer

Location:

Tainan,TWN

You’ll 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. 

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. 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. 

We are looking for a leadership role who will lead a Critical Manufacturing Operation Powering the Semiconductor Industry

 

The Equipment Product Group (EPG) plays a critical role in enabling 200mm semiconductor manufacturing through the development and production of advanced gas abatement, environmental control, and sustainability solutions. Our technologies help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support the increasingly complex requirements of next-generation semiconductor fabs.

The Site Lead Role

As the EPG Taiwan Manufacturing Site Leader, you will lead Applied Materials' EPG manufacturing operations in Taiwan and drive operational execution to ensure successful delivery of customer commitments.

 This role has primary responsibility for manufacturing performance, shipment execution, workforce capability, operational excellence, cost management, and business results. Success requires strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Global Operations teams to achieve shared objectives. You will serve as the key operational leader ensuring products are built, delivered with excellent quality, and scaled effectively while improving cost competitiveness, productivity, and customer outcomes.

Key Responsibility

Site Leadership & Business Management

• Serve as the senior manufacturing leader for Taiwan EPG operations, accountable for safety, people development, manufacturing performance, delivery execution, and operational results.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business objectives, customer demand, and growth plans.
• Lead manufacturing teams to achieve shipment commitments, productivity targets, and operational excellence.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, execution, and continuous improvement.

Manufacturing & Delivery Performance

• Drive manufacturing performance through disciplined execution, operational rigor, and workforce engagement.
• Own factory output, shipment execution, throughput, productivity, cycle time, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure manufacturing capacity, labor planning, and operational readiness support current and future business requirements.
• Identify and remove operational bottlenecks to improve responsiveness and customer satisfaction.

Cost Management & Financial Discipline

• Own site manufacturing cost performance, operating expense, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and cost-of-poor-quality reduction.
• Establish cost targets, operating reviews, and corrective actions that improve budget performance and long-term cost competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and business teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver measurable cost-reduction opportunities without compromising safety, quality, delivery, or customer commitments.
• Apply strong financial acumen to capacity, capital, make-versus-buy, localization, inventory, and resource-allocation decisions.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner closely with Demand, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Planning, Logistic, and Global Operations teams to ensure alignment on customer priorities and business objectives.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to resolve operational challenges and drive excellence on execution.
• Coordinate resources and priorities across organizations to ensure successful product delivery and business performance.
• Act as the primary manufacturing representative for operational reviews, escalation management, and customer-facing discussions.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, AMPS, and digital transformation initiatives as core elements of the site operating system.
• Build a structured continuous-improvement pipeline using Lean, Kaizen, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, and standard work to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and cycle time.
• Translate improvement opportunities into quantified business cases, accountable owners, milestones, and sustained financial and operational benefits.
• Leverage data-driven problem solving and performance management to improve operational predictability, eliminate recurring losses, and sustain site performance.
• Develop leaders and frontline teams with the capability and discipline to identify waste, solve problems at the source, and sustain improvements through standardization and daily management.

Talent & Organizational Leadership

• Build, develop, and inspire a strong leadership team capable of supporting future business growth.
• Drive succession planning, talent development, organizational capability building, and employee engagement.
• Create an inclusive, high-performing workplace where teams can deliver their best work safely and effectively.

 

Global Executive Partnership

• Partner with EPG business leaders, Global Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Business Unit, and regional stakeholders to drive business results.
• Represent Taiwan manufacturing operations in executive reviews, customer discussions, and strategic planning activities.
• Provide operational leadership and influence decisions that support long-term business growth and competitiveness.

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Role Requirement

Preferred Background

We welcome accomplished manufacturing and operations leaders with any relevant experience from:

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Semiconductor Equipment
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Industrial Automation
• Precision Engineering
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Advanced Industrial Systems

 

Successful candidates typically bring:

• 15+ years of manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing sites, factories, or complex operational organizations.
• Strong track record driving manufacturing performance, operational excellence, shipment execution, and cross-functional business results in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ownership of manufacturing cost, operating expense, labor productivity, capital efficiency, and delivery of sustained, measurable cost reductions.
• Deep practical capability in Lean, structured problem solving, root-cause analysis, standard work, and continuous-improvement systems, with evidence of sustained results.
• Experience leading leaders and managing through organizational scale and complexity.
• Demonstrated success driving business transformation, productivity improvement, and organizational growth.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across global and regional stakeholders.

 

Why This Role Matters

• This is more than a site leadership position.
• You will lead one of Applied Materials' critical manufacturing operations supporting the world's most advanced semiconductor customers. Your leadership will directly influence manufacturing excellence, customer success, sustainability outcomes, business growth, and the future scaling of EPG globally.
• For proven manufacturing executives seeking to make a meaningful impact in a world-class technology company, this role offers the opportunity to shape both business performance and industry advancement on a scale.

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.