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
.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• 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.

Skills You Bring

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Supervisory Scope

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 Demands and Working Conditions

• 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.