Onsite Front-End Operations Leader

Qnity Electronics, Inc.; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qnity Electronics, Inc. in Newark, Delaware seeks a Front-End Area Manager to lead safe, reliable front-end manufacturing operations on site.

You will translate site strategy into actionable improvements, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement with Lean methods. Reporting to the site leadership, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets while fostering accountability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership with P&L or ops impact.
• Previous people management experience.
• Record of driving performance improvements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, Quality, Supply Chain to execute production plans and improve asset performance.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team of Technical Advisors, Engineers, and Front-Line Supervisors.
• Be a visible hands-on leader promoting ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Drive Operational Excellence using Lean, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, and daily management systems.
• Reduce safety risks, downtime, waste, and recurring issues with corrective actions.
• Use data and metrics to identify opportunities and deliver measurable results.
• Manage staffing to meet production and customer commitments.
• Champion change management and adoption of new processes and systems.
• Support site financials by managing costs and budgeting initiatives.
• Build cross-functional partnerships aligning daily operations with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Qnity Electronics, Inc. in Newark, Delaware seeks a Front-End Area Manager to lead safe, reliable front-end manufacturing operations on site.

You will translate site strategy into actionable improvements, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement with Lean methods. Reporting to the site leadership, you will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet safety, quality, productivity, and cost targets while fostering accountability and