Site Director - Field Service Operations

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.

Salary: €120,000.00 - €165,000.00
 Location: Dublin,IRL, Leixlip,IRL 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 .  Director Site Operations & Service Transformation Location: Leixlip, Ireland   At Applied Materials, we are helping shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing by delivering world-class technology and services to our customers. We are seeking an accomplished leader to join our site leadership team and lead a large, customer-facing operations organisation supporting one of our most strategic customer environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in complex operational settings, enjoys driving transformation, and is passionate about building high-performing teams and organisations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the continued evolution of our service business, leading a large organisation through a team of experienced leaders while helping position the site for future growth, scalability, and operational excellence. This role offers significant visibility across the business and provides the opportunity to influence site strategy, drive organisational transformation, and contribute to the long-term success of both the customer and Applied Materials.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to a large organisation responsible for the delivery of critical service and support operations. You will: Lead a large, multi-layered organisation through a team of managers and senior leaders. Drive operational performance, customer satisfaction, and service excellence across the site. Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, serving as a trusted partner and ensuring successful delivery against evolving service commitments. Lead organisational transformation as the business continues its evolution toward a more service-centric operating model. Drive alignment, accountability, and collaboration across a highly experienced leadership team. Develop and coach leaders, strengthening organisational capability, leadership effectiveness, and overall performance. Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, workforce effectiveness, and customer outcomes. Partner with regional and global leaders to execute strategic priorities and long-term business objectives. Use data, insights, and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. Champion the highest standards of safety, quality, integrity, and operational discipline.   What Success Looks Like In your first year, you will: Build credibility and trusted relationships across the site, customer, and regional leadership teams. Strengthen operational execution and leadership accountability across multiple functions. Deliver measurable improvements in service performance,