Sr Manager of Distribution Continuous Improvement

MKS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

Parental leave (6 weeks)

Job summary

MKS Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Global Distribution Continuous Improvement to lead cross-site optimization of warehousing space, throughput, and efficiency.

You will partner with Global Logistics, 3PL, Trade Management, Quality and IT to validate issues and implement solutions across all warehouses. Responsibilities include deploying Lean to boost space usage, reducing cycle times, establishing standard work and KPIs, and mentoring warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution, warehousing or global logistics operations.
• Strong analytic skills with KPIs, dashboards and data visualization.
• Proven ability to drive change across cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-site/global operations and 3PL partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term strategy to optimize warehousing space and efficiencies.
• Deploy Lean solutions to gain space and material travel efficiency.
• Lead high-impact initiatives focusing on cost reduction and service improvement.
• Select storage systems and drive end-to-end implementation.
• Improve warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment, and inventory accuracy.
• Establish standard work, KPIs and dashboards for global distribution.
• Quantify benefits and track savings, ROI and risk reduction.
• Ensure initiatives align with budgets and deliver measurable ROI.
• Champion cubic feet density improvements across locations.
• Lead and mentor warehouse teams to foster a problem-solving culture.

Skills

Strategic vision

Lean deployment

Cost reduction

Storage systems

5S & Visual Management

Mentoring teams

KPI dashboards

ABC/XYZ analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Industrial engineering background

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Global Distribution Continuous Improvement, with a strong desire to learn and grow with an innovative company. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative international environment navigating multiple technologies, systems, processes, organizations, sites, cultures, and practices to understand & validate issues and facilitate solutions. In this role, you will have full responsibility for short to long range continuous improvement plans improvement plans to optimize material handling space, and efficiency across all Global MKS warehouses and 3PL locations. The role partners cross functionally with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Trade Management, Quality, IT and Regional Operations. This position reports to the Senior Director of Global Logistics and Trade Management.

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Develop a vision and long-term strategy to optimize warehousing space, and efficiencies to support the MKS long term business cycle
• Deploy Lean Solutions to immediately gain efficiency in space, and material travel.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, productivity and risk mitigation
• Select appropriate storage systems to drive efficiencies, lead implementation from developing business case through implementation
• Drive improvements in warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, cycle time, and capacity utilization
• Establish and maintain standard work, KPIs, and performance dashboards for global distribution operations
• Quantify benefits of Continuous Improvement initiatives and track savings, service improvements, and risk reduction
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable return on investment and align with budget targets
• Champion maximizing cubic feet density improvement across all locations
• Leverage ABC/XYZ analysis to create optimized inventory locations
• Deploy 5S, and Visual Management across all warehouse locations
• Lead and mentor warehouse teams (material handling, shipping, and receiving) to create a problem-solving culture
• Ensure optimal customer service from warehouse to internal, and external customers.
• Conduct vendor analysis in case of external support is required to deploy improvement

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in distribution, warehousing, or global logistics operations
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a global or multi-site environment
• Experience partnering with and optimizing operations across distribution centers and third‑party logistics (3PL) providers in multiple regions
• Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs, dashboards and data visualization
• Influential leader who can drive change, alignment, and execution across cross‑functional stakeholders without direct authority
• Industrial Engineering Background preferred
• 10+ Years of Leadership experience preferred

Salary Pay Range:

$135,000.00 - 225,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus:

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits:

MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].