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Production Supervisor

MKS Instruments Inc

Franklin, MAFull-time$71–118K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$71–118K/yr
Location
Franklin, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Production Supervisor partners with Operations to support daily manufacturing-floor operations and reports to the Production Manager for the Optical Filters Business Unit. The role oversees production activities, schedules, budgets, staffing, and personnel development to meet production, quality, and cost objectives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and at least two years of related experience; opto-mechanical assembly and team-leader experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Opto-Mechanical AssemblyTeam Leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience2+ Years Related Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Franklin, MA

Full time

R22753

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Production Supervisor at MKS Inc., you will partner with Operations to support daily operations on the manufacturing floor. In this role, you will report to the Production Manager for the Optical Filters Business Unit.You Will Make an Impact By:• Developing and implementing activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives• Prioritizing production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, sales forecast and production ramp planning• Planning and administering procedures and budgets• Making budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor• Selecting and developing personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function• Developing schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.Skills You Bring:• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required• 2+ years of related experience required

Preferred Skills:• Experience with assembly of opto-mechanical systems

  • Prior experience working in a team leader roleSupervisory Scope• Reporting Relationships: Production Manager, Optical Filters Business Unit

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

  • Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time• Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination• Regularly requires manual dexterity and coordination of objects below, at and above shoulder level• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand• Must be able to exchange accurate information• Operates in a manufacturing environment• Constantly operates a computer and other office 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• Noise level in the work environment is usually average

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $71,025 - 118,375 annually. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law. At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].

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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: [email protected] .

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation. Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action , and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it. While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on-the-job and formal training, as well as educational assistance. Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong. Diversity isn't just a nice-to-have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets. With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data. We're the behind-the-scenes support for some amazing technology.

MKS Inc., enables technologies that transform our world. MKS Inc, Product Overview (https://www.mks.com/mam/celum/celum\_assets/resources/MKSProductOverview-DS.pdf)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,901 open Production Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$71–118K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$82–101K/yr29 salary ranges
  • US median$73–100K/yr709 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is close to the Massachusetts median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Production Supervisor salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 42 open Production Supervisor jobs in Massachusetts and 1,901 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Production Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,306 postings).
Education
165 of the 1,901 open Production Supervisor jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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