Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.
We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous leader who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must be able to lead a team, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.
Specifically:
Provide direct leadership to Production Technicians and Assembly/Test Operators within assigned manufacturing area(s).
Own the performance of assigned employees and the production area, including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, staffing, engagement, retention, development, workstation organization, and performance management.
Maintain a strong, consistent presence on the manufacturing floor: observe operations, reinforce expectations, identify issues, and ensure timely follow-through and accountability.
Understand production schedules, delivery requirements, and priorities; execute production plans and proactively adjust staffing and resources to meet needs.
Lead, coach, and develop employees through clear expectations, regular feedback, and accountability. Build and retain a high-performing, engaged team, partnering with HR on interviewing, selection, onboarding, and other people decisions.
Ensure processes are performed accurately and consistently per authorized Work Instructions, procedures, and quality requirements, and that employees are trained and qualified. Enlist Process Leads to address training, skill, and proficiency gaps.
Drive timely resolution of equipment, material, process, scheduling, and quality issues in collaboration with Production, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other support functions.
Promote continuous improvement using observation, performance data, employee input, and cross-functional collaboration, following required change-control processes.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, controlled, and professional environment in compliance with applicable safety and quality requirements.
Communicate across shifts and functions, and collaborate with other Managers to balance priorities, staffing, and resources.
Monitor KPIs and take corrective action when safety, quality, delivery, or productivity falls below established targets.
Requirements:
Minimum 4 years of manufacturing or operations experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or a technical discipline preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel; ERP/MRP experience strongly preferred
Proven ability to communicate and collaborate clearly and concisely across departments and at all organizational levels
Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and manage staffing and resources in a changing environment. Demonstrated experience training and developing personnel and building effective teams in an operations environment
Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
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