Are you passionate about driving excellence and innovation in service operations? Join our dynamic team as the Vacuum Services Operations Manager, where you’ll lead, inspire and expand our service operations team.
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.
Summary: The Vacuum Services Operations Manager will ensure our operations meet the highest quality standards and financial goals. This role is crucial in evolving our facilities, methods, equipment, and staffing to align with our strategic business objectives, delivering exceptional, timely, and cost-effective repairs and rebuilds
Responsibilities:
Staff Management: Lead comprehensive managerial duties for 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 objectives by 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 timelines for department initiatives, production jobs, and capital projects
Inventory Management: Manage inventory for the Vacuum Services Department
Problem Solving: Resolve operational issues by identifying root causes and implementing CAPA processes, while driving Continual Improvement, Lean, and 6S programs.
Policy and Compliance: Develop and implement department policies and 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 growth and generate ROI calculations for capital purchases and expansions
Collaboration: Interact with Sales, Customers, and Vendors and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve corporate goals
Technology: Stay updated on manufacturing best practices and technology
Travel: Occasionally travel domestically and internationally
All other duties assigned
Qualifications:
Required
BS in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Minimum 4 years’ experience leading a Service Department 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
Ernst & Young LLP - Entrepreneur Of The Year® East Central Award to Kurt J. Lesker IV
Advance Manufacturing Award
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 at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.
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. Join us and be a part of something truly special.
