Supervisor, Manufacturing

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:

Veeco is looking for a hands-on supervisor for our Horsham, PA team for 1st shift. The Supervisor, Manufacturing, will establish a high-quality continuous improvement culture, focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost and relentless problem-solving. As a Supervisor, you will manage multiple complex priorities while leading the team that manufactures our Precision Surface Processing tools and its sub-assemblies.

This is a 1st shift position with hours from 7:30pm to 4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coach a diverse team.
• Assist technicians in every step of the tool build process.
• Understand the priorities using the build roadmap, workorder schedule and be an active leader in ensuring the priorities are completed.
• Adjust priorities to meet key customer requirements.
• Balance the production line as needed to meet daily workflow.
• Follow high priority material through the production process to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain a high level of ISO compliance.
• Provide written and verbal reports on production metrics and lead GEMBA walks as needed.
• Ensure that all preventative maintenance, training, and calibrations are up-to-date.
• Work with Lean Practitioners to implement Lean Six Sigma techniques.
• Ensure all shop supplies, such as consumables and packing materials, are available and organized.
• Assist with part movements and coordination of returns to stock/inventory.
• Help maintain and enhance 5S workspace systems.
• Process material transactions within the SAP environment.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma with a minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Two years of experience supervising people in an ISO or FDA regulated manufacturing environment is preferred as is experience with manufacturing high precision products in a vacuum environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Motivated to achieve self and team goals while ensuring that goals represent business objectives.
• Strong ability to read and interpret highly technical documents (e.g., schematics, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, routings, operating, maintenance, and job safety instructions/procedures) provided in verbal, written, or pictorial form.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and Bills of Materials.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills including the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Semiconductor equipment, inspection, and clean room experience highly desirable.
• Experience with an MRP system. SAP experience highly preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds.

Salary and Benefits
The expected salary range for this position is $72,000-$92,000, plus a bonus opportunity. We will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors when determining your pay. If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to recruiting@veeco.com.

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. Veecois committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

Notice to Applicants:
All communication about open positions and hiring will come from someone with a @veeco.com email address. You will always have multiple interviews and meet several team members (in-person or virtually) before we present an offer. We may also check references or conduct a background investigation as part of the offer process. We will never ask you for money for any reason, especially to send equipment or for pre-employment training. If you have any questions or concerns, or if someone has reached out to you and you think it might be a scam, please get in touch with us atrecruiting@veeco.com.