Operations Manager

Kurt J. Lesker Company • Clairton, PA • 9h ago

The Operations Manager oversees a service team and growing operation to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective repairs that meet Kurt J. Lesker Company's quality and financial goals. The role also ensures that facilities, equipment, methods, and staffing align with evolving business needs and strategic objectives.

Who We Are: Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation on an international scale, providing advanced manufacturing solutions that cater to a diverse range of critical industries. With over 70 years of excellence, KJLC has established itself as a pivotal force in the semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical sectors, manufacturing and delivering high-quality vacuum products and systems that are integral to the development of cutting-edge technologies. We've been recognized for our workplace culture, sustainability, ethics, and **manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities: **

Staff Management: Lead comprehensive managerial dutiesfor staff, encompassing performance and compensation management, goal setting, coaching, leadership, and strategic adjustment of staff levels to align with business needs

Operational Efficiency: Achieve operational objectivesby standardizing processes, scheduling tasks, and monitoring key metrics

Performance: Implement daily performance management, job cost analysis, and budget comparisons using D365 or Power BI

Oversee budgets and timelines: Manage budgets and timelinesfor department initiatives, production jobs, and capital projects

Inventory Management: Manage inventoryfor the Vacuum Services Department

Problem Solving: Resolve operational issuesby identifying root causes and implementing CAPA processes, while driving Continual Improvement, Lean, and 6S programs.

Policy and Compliance: Develop and implement department policiesand work instructions, maintain accurate process documentation, and ensure compliance with company policies, including HR and safety

Quality Management: Track and improve Corporate Quality Goals, including on-time delivery, continual improvement, customer satisfaction, and defect-free products.

Strategic Planning: Plan for future growthand generate ROI calculations for capital purchases and expansions

Collaboration: Interact with Sales, Customers, and Vendorsand collaborate cross-functionally to achieve corporate goals

Technology: Stay updated on manufacturing best practices and technology

Travel: Occasionally traveldomestically and internationally

All other duties assigned

Qualifications: Required

BS in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Minimum 4 years' experience in an operations @type role including direct management experience

Exceptional leadership, management, professional communication, and organizational skills

Expertise in Microsoft software applications

Experienced in Lean, 6S, CAPA, Processing Mapping and Daily performance management

Highly self-motivated and persistent, excelling in fast-paced environments with strong initiative, judgment, and discipline

Preferred

Mechanical working knowledge of vacuum equipment

Knowledgeable in Demand, Resource and Material Planning & Scheduling

Experience in facility expansion planning including floor plan development

Benefits & Awards:

Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances

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.)

Recycling program, solar panels and electric vehicle plug in station

Paid time off- 401(k) with employer match

Office-wide events

Employee recognition programs

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department athr@lesker.comor call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.

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