Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Veeco Instruments Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accident Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Identity Theft Remediation

Emergency Travel Assistance

Job summary

Veeco Instruments Inc. is seeking a hands-on Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to lead the Veeco Flow Technologies team and drive continuous improvement on the production line.

Responsibilities include implementing 8D problem solving, managing schedules and budgets, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing, ERP/SAP experience, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, manufacturing operations, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing with a track record of driving operational excellence.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Background in electromechanical manufacturing and lean manufacturing/5S.
• Experience in highly regulated industries (semiconductor, aerospace, defense, automotive) or similar.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to Safety and 5S standards and foster a culture of safety with zero OSHA recordables.
• Maintain OBQ/IBQ quality targets for Veeco Flow Technologies products in alignment with corporate goals.
• Collaborate with Quality to drive corrective actions from quality escapes.
• Ensure compliance to certifications, audits, and regulatory requirements through training and documentation.
• Lead VFT production staffing, budgeting, and cross-training to sustain a high‑performance culture.
• Develop schedules, resources, and manpower for VFT; coordinate with Planning for capacity.
• Manage flow of components and assemblies to meet production demands.
• Support annual budgets and inventory targets; monitor expenses.
• Track KPIs, lessons learned, and corrective actions monthly.
• Provide guidance for cross-functional new product development and tool/equipment needs.
• Make budgetary recommendations to provide tools and training.

Skills

Leadership

ERP / SAP

Lean manufacturing

5S

Quality and CAPA

Safety culture

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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About Veeco

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.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers .

Overview

The Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations will work closely with the Director, Manufacturing Operations to establish a high-quality continuous improvement culture, implement value stream mapping and lean principles, and focus on problem solving using tools such as 8D. The successful candidate will manage multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a “hands on” style. The candidate must exemplify true leadership in developing his/her subassembly manufacturing line team to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives, and, in general, build credibility in Veeco and Veeco’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to all Safety and 5S standards, Continuous improvement activities, and a culture of safety – always ensure zero OSHA recordables
• Ensure the quality of the output of the Veeco Flow Technologies (VFT) group meets/ exceeds corporate goals of Out-of-box quality (OBQ) as well as in-box-quality (IBQ).
• Follow-up with internal and external corrective actions by partnering with the Quality organization to improve our quality of products
• The products in this group are covered under various 3rd party certifications/ compliance requirements. As such, ensure that people, processes, parts follow and remain compliant to all such requirements through training, certifications, audits, and compliance
• Supervise VFT (Veeco Flow Technologies – VFT) efforts to meet quarterly/annual plans. Establish operations planning model which serves the needs of business.
• Collaborate with Planning to schedule resources based on customer requirements, production capacities and materials supply.
• Manage the flow of VFT components and assemblies to meet the needs of the production schedules.
• Develop schedules and manpower requirements for VFT.
• Assist with annual budget, resource plan for VFT Production. Monitor and perform within forecasted expenses and inventory targets.
• Supervise, organize, and engage VFT employees to drive Continuous improvement in workplace safety and organization.
• Develop organization – training, mentoring, coaching and leading the VFT Production team. Evaluate strengths/ weaknesses and take action to ensure long term health, productivity, and a high-performance culture. Create and execute cross-training and succession plans.
• Institutionalize continuous improvement using 8D problem solving. Ensure closed-loop feedback from quality escapes to customer site to drive corrective action. Strengthening procedures and structure around VFT activities such as workflow planning, tracking progress and troubleshooting.
• Track and present key performance indicators (KPI’s), lessons learned, and corrective actions monthly.
• Identify gaps in production processes and make recommendations as required to sufficiently remedy issues.
• Review performance of VFT employees regularly to ensure improvement.
• Support cross-functional activities for new product development.
• Make budgetary recommendations to provide production workers with tools and equipment as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing Operations, or a related technical discipline preferred. 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with a demonstrated track record of driving operational excellence and team performance.

Proven success leading, coaching, and developing teams of technicians, assemblers, and production personnel in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Strong background in electromechanical manufacturing, including assembly, testing, process improvement, and production support.

Experience operating within highly regulated manufacturing environments, such as Semiconductor, aerospace, defense, automotive, or other quality-driven industries.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with ERP systems is required; SAP preferred.
• Complex, electro-mechanical equipment/systems manufacturing environment experience is required.
• Experience implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with semiconductor capital equipment, components or processes is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience supporting external audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives, with a strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and operational controls.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement practices.
• Proven ability to drive compliance, quality, productivity, and safety initiatives while meeting business objectives.

Salary and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is $76,094.00 - 96,386.00, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Visio
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.