Manufacturing/ Production Manager
Applied Materials · Benicia, CA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $84k–$116k
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 11 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Benicia, CA. Implements, emphasizes importance of, and monitors compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures.
- Tools it names
- Lean
- Base pay
- $84k–$116k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $125k–$177k. This one lists $84k–$116k.
Median of the low and high ends of 41 live postings that list pay, out of 125 production engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 124 other live production postings in California.
- Base pay
- About 32% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $121k–$174k, from 33 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- New product launch 34%
- ✓ Lean 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 26%
- Root cause 25%
- Automation 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Applied Materials in Benicia
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Full description from Applied MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
Supervise, Lead, motivate, direct, develop and train a team of production employees. Assigns work and sets priorities for employees. Provides technical expertise and managerial leadership. Effectively communicates daily crossovers and build/test issues across all levels of Manufacturing.
Prioritizes production schedules based on available manpower, equipment efficiency, capacity and materials requirements.
Leads operational meetings; establish consistency in processes, and ensure alignment of tactical and/or strategic plans. Develops and tracks key organization performance metrics to meet or improve cycle time performance. Schedules and conducts milestone meetings.
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.
Actively strives to prevent employee accidents and injuries. Responsible for ensuring and documenting that all department employees (including temporaries) receive and follow appropriate department training including Environmental, Health and Safety training. Implements, emphasizes importance of, and monitors compliance to appropriate safety policies and procedures.
Develops personnel to include training and career development; manages the performance management process to include the development of team and individual goals, implementing employee development plans, and coaching. Manages the employee selection, hiring, reward and discipline processes.
Analyzes 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.
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Requirements
This position may require standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, and the use of hand and power tools.
Additionally, because this position also may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.
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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
Salary
$84,000.00 - $115,500.00
Location
Benicia,CA
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 .
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.
Position requires understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these standards at all times. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
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.