Director of Manufacturing
Applied Materials · Gloucester, MA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $156k–$215k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level manufacturing role at Applied Materials (industrial) in Gloucester, MA. Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates the Manufacturing Team personnel to accomplish specific production goals, consistent with established operational, housekeeping (6S), and safety procedures and processes.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Tooling
- Base pay
- $156k–$215k
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k. This one lists $156k–$215k.
Median of the low and high ends of 34 live postings that list pay, out of 62 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 61 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- About 62% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 55%
- ✓ Lean 53%
- Automation 45%
- Root cause 42%
- New product launch 39%
- Six Sigma 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Applied Materials in Gloucester
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Provides executive leadership in the strategic planning, preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of all manufacturing operations. Sets production targets, budgets, and KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost); monitors performance and drives corrective action when results fall short. Establishes and controls project schedules and timelines.
- ◆Optimizes resource utilization and efficiency across the manufacturing organization to minimize cost and ensure on-time delivery of product to customers. Accurately establishes plant capacity, which includes space, labor, and test fixtures.
- ◆Directs, guides, monitors, and evaluates the Manufacturing Team personnel to accomplish specific production goals, consistent with established operational, housekeeping (6S), and safety procedures and processes. Personally engages in solving complex problems and streamlining work processes.
- ◆Leads continuous improvement efforts and projects to refine production methods and processes to produce quality products that meet customer
requirements
in the most cost-effective manner.
- ✓Identifies and implements solutions that increase throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization and maximize profitability.
- ✓Works closely with members of Senior and Executive Management to align overall manufacturing development with business needs/opportunities. Promotes an environment of cooperation and trust.
- ✓Identifies process and quality changes designed to improve manufacturing capabilities. Drives a culture of Lean, Safety and Quality.
requirements
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Experience: 10 - 15 Years
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.
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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
$156,000.00 - $214,500.00
Location
Gloucester,MA
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 .
General Profile
Leads all manufacturing operations at our Gloucester and Newburyport sites, providing direction through the site managers at each location. Is accountable for the performance and results of both locations. Executes segment/functional business plans and contributes to the development of segment/functional strategy. Develops and executes strategy to achieve business unit objectives. Decisions are guided by company and business unit strategy and objectives.
Functional Knowledge
- •Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of manufacturing systems, theories, and practices, including Lean, 6S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Business Expertise
- •Applies broad industry and commercial awareness to drive financial and operational performance across business unit, department or sub-functions .
Leadership
- •Leads an organization of approximately 300 people across two sites, including managers and technicians. Builds a strong leadership bench and develops talent at every level. Develops and executes site strategy to achieve key business objectives.
Problem Solving
- •Evaluates key business and operational challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions that account for both operations' differing cadences and
Impact
- •Guided by segment/functional strategy, impacts results of a department, business unit or sub-function or facilitates the work done by other segments/functions by providing support to impact the business .
Interpersonal Skills
- •Negotiates and influences the opinions of others at the senior executive level and in external organizations; exercises sensitivity to the audience .
Position requires an understanding of Applied Materials global Standards of Business Conduct and compliance with these Standards. This includes demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct reflecting Applied Materials' core values.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
Yes
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.