Optics Manufacturing Manager

4 days ago


El Segundo, California, United States The Photonics Group Full time
Job Description

Southern California

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the Role

The Photonics Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient production of goods and services.

Main Responsibilities
  • Manage and mentor a team of technicians and manufacturing engineers to achieve full production potential while improving efficiency and reducing waste.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve on-time, high-quality, low-cost production and delivery.
  • Periodically review and assess employee skills and initiate training programs as needed.
  • Monitor efficiency and resource utilization, establish and incorporate continuous improvement standards and methods.
  • Oversee equipment maintenance, set maintenance schedule to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
  • Manage all aspects of Production Control, ensure timely scheduling of sales orders and updates to sales order status.
Required Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

  • A BS degree in Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering preferred; optics and/or thin film manufacturing experience may be a suitable substitute.
  • 10 years operational experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, including 5 years in optics and/or thin film manufacturing.
  • At least one year experience with clean room environments.
  • APICS certification and Lean Manufacturing certification are both preferred.


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