Manager, Manufacturing Operations - 2nd Shift

About Veeco
You probably don't realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It's a bold statement, but it's true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world's collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world's leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We're looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at www.veeco.com/careers.

Overview:

The Manager, Manufacturing Operations ensures a safe, high-quality continuous improvement culture in a growing Semiconductor capital equipment environment. The successful candidate will be capable of managing multiple complex priorities simultaneously with a "hands-on" style. The candidate must exemplify true leadership in developing their team through leading by example, coaching and employee development. Direct production activities of in-house manufacturing resources on second shift while meeting safety, quality, on-time delivery and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedule based on customer requirements, design releases, and materials supply. Sets clear expectations for the team.

This is a second shift position with a schedule of 3:30pm to 12:00am.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop production teams, ensuring proper staffing, training, performance management, and employee engagement to support operational goals.
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met, while driving continuous improvement across all manufacturing processes.
• Manage production planning and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency, minimize downtime, and support ontime shipment of customer orders.
• Partner with Planning, Project Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Purchasing to achieve customer ship dates.
• Identify gaps in the production process and make recommendations as required to contain and resolve issues. This includes using 8D/5Y problem solving as-needed.
• Track and present key performance indicators (KPI's), lessons learned, and corrective actions monthly.
• Deliver sustained improvements to safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Practice and lead 6S activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business with 10+ years of relevant production experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. 5+ years prior experience supervising/managing required.

ERP experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience managing and developing a highly functional team on second shift.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent leadership and teambuilding skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong organizational and projectmanagement skills with the ability to prioritize multiple demands.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with crossfunctional teams and presenting operational updates to leadership.
• Experience managing production of complex electro-mechanical equipment desired.
• Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience desired.
• 5+ years of experience in systems manufacturing environment desired.
• SAP experience preferred.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $92,297-$116,910, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

Veeco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. Veeco is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.