Technical Continuous Improvement Expert IV - (E4)

Role Summary

Applied Materials is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing continuous improvement projects & programs across a globally matrixed and cross-functional business environment. We are looking for a hands-on expert with strong technical competencies in continuous improvement, statistical toolsets, Lean and Six Sigma.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement methods to achieve breakthrough improvements in performance metrics in in manufacturing and transactional business areas.
• Understand data trends and drive quantified results by designing and deploying analytical systems and processes.
• Drive optimization of the Value Stream by elimination of waste and making flow improvements across or within manufacturing, field service and logistics operations.
• Facilitate groups through process mapping, root cause analysis, brainstorming and project planning.
• Lead Kaizen Events and LSS Black Belt level projects within and across operations to optimize performance.
• Coach and oversee successful completion of process improvement projects using LSS methodology.
• Train, mentor and coach Champions and Green Belts in the use of Six Sigma tools and methodology to ensure timely completion of projects with expected client results.
• Employ project management skills related to overall project tracking, deliverables management, action item tracking, meeting minutes, team communications, and presentations. Keep stakeholders apprised of project status and defined deliverables.
• Change agent responsible to drive Continuous Improvement projects in complex cross-functional environment.
• Comply with all IP guidelines, safety procedures and consistently demonstrates safety as a core value.

Functional Knowledge

• Direct experience with demonstrated success and financial results leading Lean and Six Sigma projects in an operations or service environment.
• Deep understanding of problem solving methodologies including DMAIC, DFSS and Lean tools.
• Technical expertise of Six Sigma tools like Minitab, JMP, or other statiscatal packages
• Effective change agent and be adept in implementing change management principles across their projects
• Effective project management skills and ability to influence senior management.

Business Expertise

• Utilize benchmarking to identify best practices, both internal and external to the organization.
• Comfortable presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Semiconductor industry experience preferred.
• Ensures appropriate project governance is in place and adhered to.
• Experienced in conducting Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) assessment and/or process assessment

Leadership

• Ability to lead and influence others within a matrix organization.
• Lead strategic projects while managing risk and resource requirements.
• Ability to effectively coach and mentor Process Owners, Champions and Green Belts.
• Resolves obstacles/roadblocks, serves as a sounding board for problem resolution.

Impact

• Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies.

Interpersonal Skills

• Explains difficult or sensitive information in an easy-to-understand manner; works to build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills.
• Adept at observing, assessing and helping team members recognize areas for development.
• Develops strong rapport with those they mentor.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree required (Engineering/ Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Logistics)
• Master's Degree preferred

Additional Qualifications

• Black Belt certification required

Years of Experience

• 7+ Years professional experience required
• 3+ Years of Continuous Improvement experience required

• 3+ Years' experience in deploying CMMI framework ground up is preferred

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:
7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:
Yes

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.