Total 3 programme director job vacancies in CAA-Changi Airport Terminal 2

Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. At Edwards Lifesciences facilities around the world, our Manufacturing teams create the tools, technologies, and devices that transform patients’ lives. As part of our sewing, assembly, delivery, and distribution teams, your attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement will help us turn innovative ideas into reality. Your purpose-driven work will help leave lasting and positive impacts on patient lives.

How you will make an impact:
• Direct team members and manufacturing activities with overall responsibility of developing systems, planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expense priorities, recommending and implementing changes to methods through several department managers. Drive manufacturing culture, engage staff morale, and ensure employees' safety
• Develop a robust talent development and succession planning in alignment with functional growth strategies across the manufacturing organization
• Collaborate with network leadership to develop operational strategy. Partner with cross-functional groups/resources to achieve tactical execution of business objectives
• Set and lead the implementation of strategic processes that align with key business strategies
• Oversee the implementation of multiple strategic manufacturing project portfolios activities (e.g., BEx initiatives and plant projects) including prioritizing and selecting appropriate projects. Lead in identifying risk, developing complex mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolving issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups
• Identify and lead efforts to optimize business processes, define and implement core competencies, by assessing business needs and developing, proposing and implementing solution options
• Collaborate and align with other plant leadership in driving standardized manufacturing operations programs
• Responsible for meeting operational performance and strategic objectives (e.g., finance, absorption, manufacturing cost, quality, safety, environmental compliance, MPS targets, capacity)
• Responsible for site operators technical training team in collaboration with COE
• Drive a value stream mindset and culture of continuous improvement based on lean and Six Sigma principles and EW Production System (EPS)
• Other incidental duties

What you'll need (Required):
Bachelor's Degree in in related field skill levels exceeding the requirements of the Senior Manager Required and
Demonstrated track record in operations management Required
Experience working in a regulated industry Preferred

What else we look for (Preferred):
• Proven successful project management leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel and manufacturing systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
• Expert understanding of manufacturing procedures while looking beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems
• Expert understanding of related aspects of manufacturing processes and/or systems
• Expert knowledge of financial acumen as it relates to manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to direct teams and provide coaching and feedback, including responsibility for all employee actions including hire/fire authority and partnering with HR on all aspects of employee relations
• Ability to develop and integrate metrics into the projects and operations that clearly demonstrate the value of manufacturing to the business
• Serve as core partner to senior leaders in Business Units, Functional Groups, Regions and IT
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
• Ability to work and excel within a fast paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma
• Interacts with senior management, and others concerning matters of significance to the company
• Conduct business and technical briefings for senior and top management and for external representatives
• Regularly interacts with executives and/or major customers; interactions frequently involve special skills, such as negotiating with customers or management or attempting to influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
• Dedicated to quality client service and pro-active and responsive to client needs.
• Develop peer, cross functional and cross business relationships to maximize best practice sharing and team effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and direction to large cross-functional teams to successfully implement global enterprise systems and related solutions
• Develop relationships and leverage them to influence change
• Support and solicit input from team members at all levels within the organization
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a primary functional contact and technical expert for the Supplier Engineering functional team. Interaction with engineering , operations community, and other functions as required.

Provides technical/expert advise and recommendations to the Supplier Engineering leadership team in the areas of direction, global strategy and development.

Demonstrated mentorship to team members to deliver projects: on time, within budget, with quality and within profit margins. In addition to developing technical capability /skill set of the global supplier engineering team.

Establishes organizational procedures that are consistent with global supplier engineering standards.

Executes, and recommends continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma methodology in execution in areas of responsibilities) optimizing processes associated with group function on an on-going basis.

Serves as a role model and sets the example, whose behavior is emulated by other engineering team members. (Safe behavior, follow proper protocols and procedures, including core values).

Demonstrated industry peer recognition: Technical publication, accomplished BKMs proliferation, proven record of significant contributions within the Engineering Community.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different systems, theories and practices relevant to a discipline. The role must keep abreast of new developments in order to help define the necessary changes to policy and practice

Business Expertise

• Utilizes highly specialized skills to expand Applied’s technology footprint or customer base or to increase operational efficiencies in support of Applied’s business objectives
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads key cross-functional project teams or initiatives. Acts as a mentor and role model to others within the organization

Problem Solving

• Exercises a high degree of autonomy when making decisions that impact the business unit or function deliverables

Impact

• Decisions impact annual goal attainment and contribute to achievement of important objectives of the business unit and may impact other external functions or groups

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sound communication skills to be able to modify the beliefs and opinions of other peers in the business unit.
• Creates strong business relationships with key stakeholders to enlist their active support

Additional Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.

Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, and healthcare, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.

Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be.

Role
We are looking for a proven technical leader for this very strategic management role.

This role will provide leadership and direction for global Supplier Engineering and Quality teams with expertise in Precision Machining, Contract Manufacturing, OEM, including Process Power, Automation and Controls.

This position is accountable to ensure success of new Supplier Qualifications, manage Supply Chain Quality Performance and resolve Technical, Quality and Operational Issues at suppliers.
The position will based in Singapore and will report to the VP, Operations and Aftermarket Quality.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education
At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

< >Broad understanding of the semiconductor fabrication supply chain.

Ability to support Applied Material teams with their future and ongoing engagements with third-party providers, defining supplier and quality management. Validated experience in the Supplier Quality role as part of a multi-market business, with a practical application of relevant quality standards and regulations and environmental regulations Exposure applying, facilitating, and guiding quality processes and methodologies or/and designing quality standards, procedures, and specifications for a complex global manufacturing company. Define, plan, establish and manage multiyear supplier quality initiatives including supplier qualification and assessment programs. .Advanced Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent We are a catalyst to unlock the power of our customers’ ideas and are committed to overcoming challenges that seem insurmountable.

To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

< >An inspiring technical leader. A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility. Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete. Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company. Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization. Self-motivated and driven towards excellence A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity. Very strong ability to translate multi-dimensional market requirements into engineering specifications. This would include negotiating with and influencing various internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.. Exceptional ability to absorb and handle stress. Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues. Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a primary functional contact and technical expert for the Supplier Engineering functional team. Interaction with engineering , operations community, and other functions as required.

Provides technical/expert advise and recommendations to the Supplier Engineering leadership team in the areas of direction, global strategy and development.

Demonstrated mentorship to team members to deliver projects: on time, within budget, with quality and within profit margins. In addition to developing technical capability /skill set of the global supplier engineering team.

Establishes organizational procedures that are consistent with global supplier engineering standards.

Executes, and recommends continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma methodology in execution in areas of responsibilities) optimizing processes associated with group function on an on-going basis.

Serves as a role model and sets the example, whose behavior is emulated by other engineering team members. (Safe behavior, follow proper protocols and procedures, including core values).

Demonstrated industry peer recognition: Technical publication, accomplished BKMs proliferation, proven record of significant contributions within the Engineering Community.

Functional Knowledge

• Demonstrates a broad and comprehensive understanding of the different systems, theories and practices relevant to a discipline. The role must keep abreast of new developments in order to help define the necessary changes to policy and practice

Business Expertise

• Utilizes highly specialized skills to expand Applied’s technology footprint or customer base or to increase operational efficiencies in support of Applied’s business objectives
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the industry in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. This includes enabling the business unit to differentiate itself from the competition

Leadership

• Leads key cross-functional project teams or initiatives. Acts as a mentor and role model to others within the organization

Problem Solving

• Exercises a high degree of autonomy when making decisions that impact the business unit or function deliverables

Impact

• Decisions impact annual goal attainment and contribute to achievement of important objectives of the business unit and may impact other external functions or groups

Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrates sound communication skills to be able to modify the beliefs and opinions of other peers in the business unit.
• Creates strong business relationships with key stakeholders to enlist their active support

Additional Job Description

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale helps our customers – who make smartphones, supercomputers, virtual reality headsets, autonomous vehicles and more – transform their ideas into reality.

The technologies we create are the foundational building blocks of the future. Our systems make semiconductor devices, called chips—"the brains" of the electronics used in almost every aspect of our lives. The promise of new and exciting applications, transforming industries such as consumer electronics, transportation, communications, and healthcare, are enabled by advances in semiconductor and display technology.

While virtually every nationality, culture, and background are currently represented within Applied Materials, we strive for a more robust Culture of Inclusion (COI) and diversity. Leveraging our COI vision helps drive innovation, build organizational capabilities, create equal opportunities for everyone, and achieve our company’s definition of Winning.

Our innovations Make Possible® a Better Future. If you’re looking for the next step in your future, consider Applied Materials. With the data explosion and new investment in semiconductors, it’s an exciting place to be

Role

We are looking for a proven technical leader for this very strategic management role. This role will provide leadership and direction for global Supplier Engineering and Quality teams with expertise in Precision Machining, Contract Manufacturing, OEM, including Process Power, Automation and Controls. This position is accountable to ensure success of new Supplier Qualifications, manage Supply Chain Quality Performance and resolve Technical, Quality and Operational Issues at suppliers.

The position will based in Singapore and will report to the VP, Operations and Aftermarket Quality.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Education

At Applied Materials, Make Possible® is about unlocking new opportunities – with our customers and within our own company.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

< >Broad understanding of the semiconductor fabrication supply chain.

Ability to support Applied Material teams with their future and ongoing engagements with third-party providers, defining supplier and quality management. Validated experience in the Supplier Quality role as part of a multi-market business, with a practical application of relevant quality standards and regulations and environmental regulations Exposure applying, facilitating, and guiding quality processes and methodologies or/and designing quality standards, procedures, and specifications for a complex global manufacturing company. Define, plan, establish and manage multiyear supplier quality initiatives including supplier qualification and assessment programs. .Advanced Degree in Material Science, Metallurgy, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent We are a catalyst to unlock the power of our customers’ ideas and are committed to overcoming challenges that seem insurmountable.

To succeed in this role requires a capacity for complexity and temperament that includes:

< >An inspiring technical leader. A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility. Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete. Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company. Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization. Self-motivated and driven towards excellence A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity. Very strong ability to translate multi-dimensional market requirements into engineering specifications. This would include negotiating with and influencing various internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.. Exceptional ability to absorb and handle stress. Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues. Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation