Skip to main content
Banner collage of diverse professionals: a smiling woman working on a laptop in an office, three colleagues walking and talking outdoors, a young man with a backpack smiling, and a lab technician in full protective gear inspecting a sample.

Operational Excellence Expert - Temporary position

Job ID
R2514723
Date posted
06/25/2025
Location
Rehovot, Israel
Category
Business Operations

We are looking for an Operational Excellence Expert (Temp position )to lead the development of a culture of excellence and the implementation of tools in Applied Materials Israel Operations division, facilitating initiatives to achieve productivity and performance goals.

What’s in it for you?

  • Enable Applied Materials Israel continuous growth while improving financial results and competitiveness
  • Drive & Manage Productivity Related projects
  • Facilitate Continuous improvement workshops and Kaizen events
  • Train and coach teams, on continuous improvement tools and methodologies

Our group:

Ops Strategic Programs group build sustainable infrastructures and lead cross-functional programs that align strategy with execution. In dynamic environment, we turn complexity into clarity, foster innovation, and ensure every initiative contributes to impactful, measurable, outcomes.

What should you have?

  • BSc/MSc in Industrial Engineering, Economy, or MBA
  • Over 7 years’ experience in the industry, specifically in operations, with strong background in Operational KPIs and financial aspects
  • High level of expertise in Lean and continuous improvement methods, especially in Kaizen event facilitation & Problem-solving methodologies.
  • Proven experience in leading cross-organizational projects/processes to long term growth and operational productivity improvement
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, out-of-the-box thinking
  • Strong communication skills – Verbal and Written, presentation, building and conveying the right messages to a given audience
  • Independent in work, self-motivated, welcome feedback, drive for continues Improvement
  • Team player – ability to work with wide global teams, good interpersonal skill

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Who we are?

Applied Materials Israel is home to the Process Diagnostics and Control business unit (PDC). Based in Rehovot, we develop, manufacture and market cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision-based metrology and inspection products that are essential elements in wafer fabrication. By playing a significant role in enabling the production of the next generation of microchips, our expertise enables our customers to transform possibilities into reality.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

7 - 10 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

Day (Israel)

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

No

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.