Mgr, Manufacturing/Operations Production

A Day in Your Life at MKS

As a Manager, Manufacturing Operations Production at MKS Instruments, you will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations teams to execute production activities, achieve operational objectives, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations.

• Leading daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Developing and executing production schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing labor, equipment, and material resources.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to resolve production issues and improve product flow.
• Developing, coaching, and leading production supervisors and manufacturing personnel to build a high-performing team.
• Managing departmental performance metrics, workforce planning, and operational budgets to achieve business goals.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Supporting new product introductions, capacity planning, and production ramp activities.

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% travel required.

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5+ years of related manufacturing or operations leadership experience required
• Proven experience leading production operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience with production planning, capacity management, and workforce scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results through collaboration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production ramps.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing reporting tools.
• Experience leading organizational change and employee engagement initiatives.

Reporting Relationships:

• Directly supervises Production Supervisors, Team Leads, and/or Manufacturing Personnel.
• Responsible for a production organization of approximately 20-75 employees depending on business needs.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Supports management of departmental operating expenses.
• Responsible for labor utilization, overtime management, productivity targets, and budget adherence.
• Provides input for capital expenditure planning and manufacturing resource requirements.

• Physical Demand 1: Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout manufacturing and office environments for extended periods.
• Physical Demand 2: Must be able to communicate information effectively and exchange accurate information with employees, leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Physical Demand 3: Regularly operates computers and standard office productivity equipment.
• Physical Demand 4: Ability to observe manufacturing processes, equipment conditions, and production activities at close and moderate distances.
• Working Condition 1: Operates in both professional office and manufacturing production environments.
• Working Condition 2: Regular exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including machinery, moving equipment, and moderate noise levels while adhering to all safety requirements.