Production Supervisor

MKS Instruments • Franklin, MA

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About The Position

As a Production Supervisor at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to support daily operations on the manufacturing floor. You will report to the Production Manager for the Optical Filters Business Unit. The role is responsible for developing and implementing production activities to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives; prioritizing production schedules; planning and administering procedures and budgets; making capital expenditure and labor budget recommendations; selecting and developing personnel; and developing schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

The position operates in a manufacturing environment and involves extended periods of sitting, standing, or typing; regular manual dexterity and coordination; frequent communication and information exchange; computer and office-equipment use; and close-range observation of documents and details. Safety awareness is important when working around mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat. The work environment usually has an average noise level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others understand and to exchange accurate information.
• Good manual dexterity and coordination.
• Dedication to safety when working with mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with assembly of opto-mechanical systems.
• Prior experience working in a team leader role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production-area activities to meet production goals, quality objectives, and cost objectives.
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, sales forecasts, and production ramp planning.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets.
• Make budgetary recommendations concerning capital expenditures and direct and indirect labor.
• Select and develop personnel to ensure efficient operation of the production function.
• Develop schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
• Partner with Operations to support daily manufacturing-floor operations.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level