Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and being part of creating complex, turnkey electromechanical systems? Are you a dynamic and energetic leader who has experience managing operations within a manufacturing and production environment?

If so, you may find the Operations Manager position in our Process Equipment Division highly intriguing!

Why choose the Kurt J. Lesker Company?

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a dynamic, rapidly growing international manufacturer and distributor of thin film deposition systems and components for the vacuum technology market.

Our products are used in a variety of applications including semiconductor, space exploration, automotive, solar, medical devices, and several other world-changing technologies.

We pride ourselves on our strong team culture and dedication to sustainability, which has enabled us to continue to innovate and expand year after year.

As a privately held company, we are able to focus on the long term and invest in the future, which has allowed us to stay at the cutting edge while providing stability and growth for our employees for the last 70 years.

Overview of Responsibilities :

The Operations Manager role includes managing all aspects of operations from utilizing the ERP system, to supply chain management, purchasing, a small machine shop, inventory, warehousing, assembly, test & service.

The role is responsible for operational efficiencies, measured via capacity, production costs, on-time delivery, quality & ultimately, profitability.

This position is also responsible for ensuring continuous evolution & development of all processes, methods, equipment and people to maximize competitiveness.

This is a senior, hands-on role, reporting directly to the Vice President, with substantial contribution to the 3-year strategic planning process, along with ownership of the relevant department annual budgets.

Key Job Elements :

• Manage, motivate, develop & recruit staff to meet business needs
• Cultivate key people within each department
• Contribute strongly to the 3 Year Strategic Plan process
• Set departmental policies & goals
• Implement operations-wide process improvements
• Establish project and job priorities
• Establish key metrics and measure change
• Create, own & meet department budgets
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications : Required

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of successful operations management with purchasing, inventory & manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of modern manufacturing practices such as 5S, Lean etc.
• A proven track-record realizing sustained step-change improvements
• Understanding of mechanical & electrical components
• Strong management and communication skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Experienced working with ERP systems
• Infrequent travel, both domestic and International, may be required

Preferred

• Experience in a high variation, low to medium volume environment
• Experience working with Microsoft D365

Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle :

• On-site Gym and Running Trail
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Health & Wellness Programs including mental, physical, and financial (on-site yoga, meditation, seminars, flu shots, biometrics Screening, annual 5K and waste pick up events, etc.)
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Recycling program, solar panels and electric vehicle plug in station
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Office-wide events
• Employee recognition programs
• Ernst & Young LLP - Entrepreneur Of The Year® East Central Award to Kurt J. Lesker IV

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