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The Factory Operations Manager will also support new product introduction (NPI), develop capacity and staffing plans, and serve as the primary escalation point for production, personnel, material, and quality issues.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing leader who can effectively balance daily execution with strategic process improvement in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment.\nYou Will Make an Impact By:\nFactory Management\nLead, direct, and supervise Production and Test Supervisors and manufacturing personnel in a global operating environment.\nManage time and attendance, including shift schedules, PTO, sick time, overtime, and employee start/stop times.\nDevelop and maintain capacity and staffing models aligned with factory production requirements.\nManage employee performance, including annual reviews, goal setting, coaching, feedback, disciplinary actions, interviewing, hiring, and termination.\nEnsure compliance with manufacturing processes, procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and company policies.\nServe as the primary escalation point for personnel, supply, quality, technical, process, and cross-functional issues.\nLead daily production meetings to prioritize workflow across fabrication, assembly, and test work cells in support of the Master Production Schedule.\nCoordinate shipping and receiving priorities with the Logistics team.\nEnsure manufacturing tools and equipment are maintained and calibrated according to established schedules.\nIdentify material shortages and coordinate expediting activities with Purchasing and Planning.\nResolve production issues and implement corrective actions to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and delivery performance.\nProvide budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor requirements.\nLead and maintain 6S and Lean manufacturing activities throughout factory operations.\nHelp define, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures and workmanship standards.\nTrain, coach, and develop employees on job responsibilities, safety procedures, manufacturing processes, and company policies.\nProcess & Capacity Management\nDevelop capacity plans based on cycle time, demand forecasts, labor availability, and equipment requirements.\nTranslate capacity requirements into staffing and facilities planning needs.\nDevelop and maintain training matrices and cross-training plans to ensure workforce flexibility and adequate production coverage.\nDevelop Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) for manufacturing operations and ensure appropriate safety controls are implemented.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, cycle time, first-pass yield, productivity, and overall factory performance.\nIdentify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve manufacturing flow, reduce downtime, and optimize labor and equipment utilization.\nSupport New Product Introduction activities to ensure manufacturing readiness, process capability, training, tooling, and staffing are in place for successful production launches.\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and achieve production objectives.\nSkills You Bring (Required Skills):\nBachelor’s degree (preferred) in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.\n7+ years of progressive manufacturing or factory operations experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.\nExperience managing production teams, supervisors, and direct labor personnel in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong understanding of production planning, capacity planning, scheduling, labor management, and manufacturing processes.\nExperience with Lean Manufacturing, 6S, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.\nDemonstrated ability to develop and implement standard work, work instructions, training programs, and safety procedures.\nExperience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics.\nStrong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to use data to identify opportunities and drive improvements.\nExcellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.\nAbility to prioritize multiple competing demands and make effective decisions in a fast-paced production environment.\nExperience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production ramp activities is preferred.\nLeadership Competencies\nOperational Leadership: Drives consistent execution of production priorities while maintaining safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.\nPeople Leadership: Builds high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching, accountability, and employee development.\nContinuous Improvement: Identifies and implements opportunities to improve processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency.\nProblem Solving: Quickly identifies root causes and coordinates effective corrective actions.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across manufacturing and corporate functions.\nStrategic Planning: Connects factory capacity, staffing, equipment, and process requirements to broader business objectives.\nAccountability: Takes ownership of factory performance and follows through on commitments and improvement initiatives.\nKey Performance Areas\nSuccess in this role will be measured through improvements in:\nSafety performance\nProduction schedule attainment\nFirst-pass yield and product quality\nManufacturing cycle time\nLabor productivity and utilization\nOn-time delivery\nCapacity utilization\nEmployee training and cross-training\nMaterial availability\n6S and Lean performance\nContinuous improvement results\nEmployee engagement and performance\nPhysical Demands and Working Conditions:\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. as required \nStanding, walking, and operating in a warehouse environment for extended periods \nWorking conditions may include minimal climate control and varying noise levels \nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat\nResponsible for supporting operations across three different shifts, with flexibility to adjust or change shifts as business needs require\nCompensation and Benefits:\nPay Range: $109,750 - 182, 900 annually 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.\n#LI-AS1\nGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.\nMKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.\nIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.\nMKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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