Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations; 2nd Shift; PSP

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting‑edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

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The 2nd Shift Senior Manager, Manufacturing, ensures a safe, high‑quality continuous improvement culture in a growing semiconductor capital equipment environment. The successful candidate will be capable of managing multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a “hands‑on” style. The candidate must exemplify true leadership in developing their team through leading by example, coaching and employee development and will direct production activities of in‑house manufacturing resources on second shift while meeting safety, quality, on time delivery and cost objectives.

2nd shift hours are 3:30pm-12am. Senior Manager may come in earlier according to business needs.

• Oversee and coordinate all second‑shift manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Supervisors and front‑line teams, fostering accountability and engagement.
• Direct production activities to achieve quarterly and annual operating plans.
• Develop and manage production schedules and staffing plans for assigned areas to support operational efficiency.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Planning, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Purchasing to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Identify gaps and risks in manufacturing processes; implement corrective actions to contain issues and prevent recurrence.
• Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and performance management; assess team strengths and development needs to support long‑term growth and a high‑performance culture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys).
• Track, analyze, and present key performance indicators (KPIs), lessons learned, and corrective actions on a monthly basis.
• Champion safety excellence by delivering sustained improvements in safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Lead and model 6S activities to promote workplace organization, efficiency, and safety.
• Drive and manage change initiatives, proactively identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
• Prioritizes production schedule based on customer requirements, design releases and materials supply.
• Sets clear expectations for the team.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, with 10 or more years of progressive production experience required; equivalent training and experience will be considered.

Demonstrated leadership experience, including a minimum of 7 years managing both management‑level and non‑management employees, is required. 7 or more years of experience in systems manufacturing environment desired. ERP experience required, SAP preferred.

• Experience managing production of complex electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Clearly communicates within the Operations organization and collaborates cross‑functionally to align priorities, performance metrics, and improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, leadership principles, performance management, employee development, and change…