Applied Materials is seeking a Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt to lead enterprise-wide improvement initiatives across a globally matrixed and cross functional business. Key areas of focus may include driving improvements to maximize customer value with our innovation, product development and process development processes.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead projects within and across global businesses to reduce waste and maximize customer value.

· Help develop and foster a culture of LSS throughout the organization by applying critical problem solving using LSS methodology.

· Understand data trends and drive quantified results by using analytical methods and systems.

· Facilitate groups using process mapping, root cause analysis and statistical tools as applicable.

· Employ project management skills related as required to support project success.

· Captures and records Best Known Methods (BKM) for dissemination across business.

Functional Knowledge

· Experience leading and supporting complex projects.

· Experience in Six Sigma tools and methodologies including DMAIC, DFSS, Lean/CI.

· Possess strong project management skills.

· Exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

· Drives innovative thinking to develop solutions.

Leadership

· Ability to lead and influence others within a matrix organization.

· Supports or leads projects with notable risk and complexity.

· Manages project risk and resource requirements.

· Effectively coach and mentor champions, process owners and Black Belts.

Interpersonal Skills

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

· Adept at observing, assessing and helping team members recognize improvement areas.

· Develops strong rapport with those they mentor and support.

· Ability to influence others to drive results.

Education

· Bachelor's Degree required (Business/Engineering).

· Master’s Degree preferred.

Additional Qualifications

· Master Black Belt certification required.

10-15 years of experience

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills:

Certifications:

Master Black Belt - Any

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 25% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

U.S. Salary Range:

$112,000.00 - $154,000.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

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.