Plant Manager
MKS Instruments · Rock Hill, SC
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 10 %
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at MKS Instruments (industrial) in Rock Hill, SC. You will lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Rock Hill manufacturing facility through a visible, hands-on leadership approach while driving operational excellence across manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse/logistics and supply chain.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Root cause, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- about 10 % travel
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live production postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 8+)
Typical $108k–$151k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 69%
- ✓ Lean 69%
- Six Sigma 46%
- ✓ Kaizen 38%
- 5S 38%
- ✓ EHS / safety 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at MKS Instruments
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- The posting says about 10 % travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Responsibilities
o Lead day-to-day plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost objectives.
o Translate regional and business priorities into executable site-level operational plans and drive accountability for results.
o Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and company
requirements
while championing a culture of zero incidents.
o Lead manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse/logistics, and supply chain execution to meet customer demand and service expectations.
o Manage operating costs, support budgeting and capital planning activities, and identify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.
o Develop and lead supervisors and employees while fostering a high performing, engaged, and accountable workforce.
o Partner effectively with Sales, Customer Service, EHS, Quality, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders within a matrixed organization to achieve business objectives.
o Lead structured root cause investigations utilizing methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis and ensure sustainable corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
o Facilitate and lead Kaizen events focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, cost, and waste reduction improvements.
o Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site while utilizing data and visual management systems to improve performance.
o Collaborate with regional and global manufacturing counterparts to share best practices, benchmark performance, and implement common operational excellence initiatives.
o Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability, uptime, and asset performance.
o Travel
Requirements
Up to 10 % of Travel is required.
Responsibilities
Responsible for plant operating costs, budget performance, productivity improvements, inventory management, and capital planning activities.
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A Day in Your Life at MKS
As a Plant Manager at MKS Atotech, you will lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of the Rock Hill manufacturing facility through a visible, hands-on leadership approach while driving operational excellence across manufacturing, maintenance, warehouse/logistics and supply chain functions. You will be responsible for achieving performance objectives related to safety, quality, delivery cost, employee engagement, and continuous improvement while collaborating across a highly matrixed organization. You will champion Lean Manufacturing principles, lead structured problem-solving initiatives, and partner with regional counterparts to drive operational excellence and business results. In this role, you will report to the Director of Operations.
You Will Make an Impact By
Principal
Skills You Bring
o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Operations, Business, or a related discipline, OR equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience.
o 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments.
o Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors and/or functional teams.
o Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, maintenance, warehouse/logistics, and regulatory requirements.
o Demonstrated experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
o Proven expertise in root cause analysis utilizing 8D, 5 Whys, corrective action systems, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
o Experience facilitating Kaizen events and driving measurable operational improvements.
o Strong financial, business, and operational acumen.
Supervisory Scope
o Reporting Relationships: Direct leadership of Manufacturing, Maintenance/Facilities, Warehouse/Logistics, and Supply Chain supervisors. Indirect responsibility for approximately 20-50+ employees.
o Financial
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
o Regular presence throughout manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments.
o Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and interaction with production equipment and personnel.
o Exposure to chemicals, industrial equipment, forklifts, and manufacturing operations requiring adherence to all safety policies and PPE requirements.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.