Supervisor (1st shift) 3 shift Operations

MKS Instruments•Wilmington, MA

2d•$71,025 - $118,375

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor at MKS Inc, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, sales forecast and production ramp planning. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. You will report to the Production Manager. Would have responsibilities for 3 shift operation (1st, 2nd & 3rd) You Will Make an Impact By: Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives. Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Provides direct supervision to skilled, nonexempt employees. Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems. Develop a Capacity Staffing model based on capacity plan for Factory Performance management; annual reviews, goals and objectives, feedback, disciplinary issues, staffing: interview, hire, termination Ensure compliance with all processes, procedures and protocols within the manufacturing activity Schedule and facilitate daily production meetings to prioritize workflow in fabrication, assembly and test work cells in support of the Master Production Schedule Coordinate shipping and receiving priorities with logistics department Ensure all tools are calibrated per calibration schedule

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required or 3-5 years of related experience
Able to direct and supervise production and team leaders
Experience with time and attendance management – tracking & scheduling (must be in the vacation form) PTO, managing sick time and over time, managing shifts, managing start/stop times
Problem resolution; process, technical, material, personal, interpersonal, cross functional
Be the primary point of escalation when personnel, supply or quality issues arise
Identify material shortages in production and coordinate expediting with Purchasing and Planning departments
Able to resolve problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Make budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor
Can support implementation and maintain 6S and Lean activities in all areas of operations
Help to define and implement standard operating procedures and workmanship standards
Experience training and coaching employees with job duties, safety procedures and company policies
Process Management
Develop a capacity plan based on capacity tool, demand and forecast (labor, equipment) that will then drive a facilities plan as well as staffing plan
Maintain/Optimize training matrix and cross-training plan (skills matrix updated and maintained in VF by supervisors only)
Drive Continual improvement program (SSQA); Quality, efficiency, cycle time, first pass yield, scrap, labor etc

Responsibilities

Development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, sales forecast and production ramp planning
Plans and administers procedures and budgets
Makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor
Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function
Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas
Develop a Capacity Staffing model based on capacity plan for Factory Performance management; annual reviews, goals and objectives, feedback, disciplinary issues, staffing: interview, hire, termination
Ensure compliance with all processes, procedures and protocols within the manufacturing activity
Schedule and facilitate daily production meetings to prioritize workflow in fabrication, assembly and test work cells in support of the Master Production Schedule
Coordinate shipping and receiving priorities with logistics department
Ensure all tools are calibrated per calibration schedule