Factory Operations Leader – Lean & Continuous Improvement

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead factory day-to-day manufacturing, manage scheduling, direct labor, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, Lean practices, and strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and planning. The ideal candidate balances hands-on leadership with strategic process improvements in a fast-paced, global environment and supports new product introductions and capacity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing or factory operations experience with leadership.
• Experience managing production teams and direct labor in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, scheduling, and labor management.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, continuous improvement.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Production and Test Supervisors and manufacturing personnel.
• Develop capacity and staffing plans aligned with factory production requirements.
• Provide budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and labor.
• Lead 6S and Lean manufacturing activities.
• Support New Product Introduction and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality, efficiency, and throughput.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing operations

Lean Manufacturing

6S

NPI support

Capacity planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Job description

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking an Operations Manager to lead factory day-to-day manufacturing, manage scheduling, direct labor, and drive efficiency and quality improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, Lean practices, and strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, supply chain, and planning. The ideal candidate balances hands-on leadership with strategic process improvements in a fast-paced, global environment and supports new product introductions and capacity