Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Lawrence, MA

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Manufacturing/Production Supervisor at MKS, Inc., be responsible for the daily development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager. This position supports first and second shift. Hours would be split between the two shifts but exact and start and end time can be worked out at time of hire.

You Will Make an Impact By:

  • Prioritizing production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, sales forecast and production ramp planning

  • Making budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor

  • Selecting and developing personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas

  • Continuously monitoring and improving process yield for each area

  • Maintaining high quality levels by ensuring that all work processes are documented and performed correctly

  • Influencing groups' ability and desire to meet on-time delivery, scrap and efficiency metrics by leading and motivating team members to optimum performance, ensuring that correct procedures are being used, and providing sufficient equipment, supplies and tools to do the job. Lead by example.

  • Maintaining accurate records (for output, yields, material, scrap, warranties, labor hours, timecards, etc.), analyzing available data for improvement opportunities, implementing improvement/corrective actions, and presenting, as required

  • Working with team members on a daily basis to encourage/motivate, identify/resolve problems, and maintaining/improving department performance

  • Working with members of other groups to best satisfy customer requirements while continuously improving operations and MKS standards

Skills You Bring:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience· 3-5 years manufacturing environment· Mechanical assembly and machine operation background is essential· Highly motivated and able to function in a team-oriented electro-mechanical manufacturing environment· Able to handle multiple tasks and competing demands in an effective manner to meet customer demands· Effective written, verbal and presentation skills· Must have proven managerial skills in dealing with people, problems and materials issues. Strong leadership/personnel development skills· Oracle experience· Demonstrated problem-solving skills in a technical environment

Preferred Skills:

  • Clean room environment familiarity and protocol awareness

  • Tig and laser welding knowledge, a plus

  • Materials experience preferred

Supervisory Scope:

  • Reporting Relationships: 35-40 between two shifts

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time - Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination - Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level - Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand - Must be able to exchange accurate information - Operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment - Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery - Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) - Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat - Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $71,000 - $118,000 annually. 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, 11 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.].

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Globally, 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.

MKS 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.

It 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.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [email protected] .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

Posted 2026-02-20

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