Cleanroom Manufacturing Lead – Shift Champion

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Cleanroom Manufacturing Team Leader to guide daily production on the cleanroom floor in Lawrence, MA. You will mentor operators, enforce quality standards, and ensure safety and efficiency while meeting schedules and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with supervision to maintain production flow, train staff, and address equipment or process issues. The role includes inventory control, cycle counts, and continuous improvement activities on the shop

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily cleanroom manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Provide direction, coaching, and training to production employees on processes, quality standards, and workplace expectations.
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, GMP requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate work assignments and staffing to support production priorities and maximize efficiency.
• Monitor production output and address issues that may impact quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Support troubleshooting efforts and elevate equipment, quality, or process concerns as needed.
• Conduct routine quality checks and ensure adherence to work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Foster a positive team environment by promoting accountability, teamwork, communication, and employee engagement.
• Assist with cycle counting, inventory transactions, material movement, and replenishment activities as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing component installation, welding and testing units.
• Responsible for work order maintenance in both Oracle and VF.
• Making set-ups and adjustments holding tolerances to blueprint specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve assembly, fit, form, and function issues using established procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S activities.
• Running wash station to clean piece parts and assemblies
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials.
• Organize and stock materials in designated storage locations.
• Support material handling activities, including moving, staging, and distributing materials to production areas.
• Lead by example through strong communication, teamwork, accountability, and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

GMP compliance

Inventory management

ERP systems

TIG welding

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Oracle

VF

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Cleanroom Manufacturing Team Leader to guide daily production on the cleanroom floor in Lawrence, MA. You will mentor operators, enforce quality standards, and ensure safety and efficiency while meeting schedules and customer requirements.

You will collaborate with supervision to maintain production flow, train staff, and address equipment or process issues. The role includes inventory control, cycle counts, and continuous improvement activities on the shop