Manufacturing Supervisor – Service Tools

Ithaca, New York
INFICON Syracuse, Service Tools Business Unit

Company Overview:

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for the coaching, developing and leading of the Service Tools production team.
The Manufacturing Supervisor will present a clear and defined direction to the production team, drive production goals, improve and maintain productivity to maximize value and satisfaction to our customers. The Manufacturing Supervisor will work with the Production team, Planning, Operations and Engineering to insure production and quality goals are achieved. The ideal candidate has multi-year experience in a lean manufacturing environment, leading teams, strong communicator, is able to multi-task, meet ambitious targets and goals, and lead execution towards fast results.

Responsibilities:

Manage and direct team to ensure safety, quality and production goals are met
Track Production KPIs and maintain visual management boards
Oversee department training plan, progress, and cross training efforts to increase flexibility and ensure 100% coverage of all production processes
Maintain team engagement and team morale
Align the production team to meet key KPIs on Quality, Lead times and Productivity/Cost
Continuous buildup of Lean Manufacturing Methodology (Lead 5S Improvements, Visual Factory Improvements, and Changeover/Setup Reductions)
Maintain Continuous Improvement mindset within the production teams, running Kaizen events
Ensure exceptional quality and exceed customer expectations through active involvement with the team and urgent action when required

Requirements:

AAS degree with 2+ years’ experience in progressively more responsible production and management roles
Experience in leading a team in a fast paced, hands on manufacturing environment
Experience driving production KPIs and managing visual management boards
Demonstrated history or potential of developing production talent and teams
High level of integrity/accountability; honesty; treats people with respect; viewed as a role model; ability to quickly establish significant credibility, trust, and support with other levels of the organization.
Self-motivated to achieve and promote high levels of performance.

Preferred:

Experience in Manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of SAP ERP, information systems
Knowledge of ISO9001 and/or 14001 in a lean manufacturing environment

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience on going green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers a competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement and more!

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Education Required

• Associates or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Skills Required

• Managing Cross-Functional Teams
• Organizational Skills

Preferred

• Computer Skills
• Attention to detail
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Knowledge

Behaviors Required

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)