A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Distribution Center Manager at MKS Instruments, you will partner with internal operations, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to lead our Ward Hill, MA Distribution Center and regional storerooms. You will oversee the day-to-day execution of warehouse, kitting, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations across multiple shifts. In this role, you will report to the Manager of North America Distribution Centers.You Will Make an Impact By:
- Leading daily operations of a high-volume distribution environment supporting both internal and external customers
- Developing and implementing strategic plans focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
- Managing and coaching a team of supervisors and associates to drive accountability and performance, while fostering a postive and engagement environment
- Monitoring distribution center performance and identifying improvement opportunities using KPIs and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma, 6S)
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on material flow, customer needs, and escalations
- Owning space and layout planning, warehouse/distribution design, and process standardization and optimization
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of managerial experience in high-volume distribution or warehouse operations
- Proven experience in industrial or high-tech manufacturing environments, preferably within global operations. Strong understanding of cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, 6S, or Six Sigma), change management methodologies, and supply chain principles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams with a hands-on, lead from the front, floor-based leadership style. Skilled in driving accountability, managing complex site operations (including multi-shift or multi-function environments), and executing operational strategy.
- Strong leadership and team development skills, including managing performance and coaching for growth
- Demonstrated success managing DCs with $100M+ in materials flow
- Experience in inventory control, shipping, picking, packing, and escalation management
- Proficiency in Oracle ERP, Power BI, and and advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred)
- Experience with site transformation and automating distribution center processes
- Strong business acumen and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, resolve conflicts, and build high-performing teams
- Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Manager of North America Distribution Centers and has approximately 45 direct and indirect reports.
- Financial Responsibilities: The manager will oversee site spend plans and manage financial documentation
- Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Frequently positions self to perform tasks and positions objects below, at, and above shoulder level
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
- Operates in a [professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing/warehousing] environment
- Constantly operates a computer and other productivity machinery
- Ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat
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#LI-AS1 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. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at:accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com . If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role
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MKS Instruments
Aug 15, 2025