Manufacturing Lead

G&H Group; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

G&H Group is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to drive production operations in Rochester, NY. This pivotal role will manage schedules, enhance efficiency, and mentor team members to ensure optimum quality and delivery. If you have experience in manufacturing and a passion for leadership, join a leading firm committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in a manufacturing environment; injection molding preferred.
• Strong understanding of molded optic quality standards.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules to meet on-time delivery goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Train and mentor new operators on safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Communication

Visual Inspection

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Description

Located in Rochester, NY and founded in 1916, G&H | GS Optics specializes in the custom design and manufacture of precision polymer optics for use in the biomedical, healthcare diagnostics, machine vision and analytical instrument markets, as well as military and civilian night-vision and visible-range sighting applications. In addition to the highly automated injection molding process, it has well established in-house capabilities to provide custom designed diamond turned and injection molded prototypes, thin film anti reflective and reflective coatings and integrated optical assembly solutions.

G&H | GS Optics is seeking a driven and experienced Manufacturing Lead to manage production operations within our molding department. This key role ensures on-time delivery (OTD) to customers, secondary operations, and outside suppliers. The Manufacturing Lead will coordinate work center assignments, operator allocation, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and work center assignments to meet OTD goals.
• Coordinate with process technicians, engineers, and QA to resolve production issues.
• Ensure timely handoff of product to downstream departments including CNC, Coating, Diamond Turning, and Shipping.
• Monitor and report scrap data; actively lead scrap reduction efforts.
• Set up off-shift production plans to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Core Duties

• Adhere to G&H|GS Optics manufacturing standards and process methodology for polymer optics.
• Interpret and follow quality, safety, and process instructions for molding equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of production data in the ERP system.
• Train and mentor new and existing operators in safety, quality, and process procedures.
• Assist in the development of capacity planning and operator scheduling.
• Conduct process reviews with operators to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering and QA to resolve quality issues and provide remediation training.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing and cost reduction initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Uphold legal, ethical, and company standards in all job duties.
• Familiar with and follows ISO 9001, ISO 14001; 2015 Standards & SPC practices, and work safety practices.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–5+ years in a manufacturing environment; injection molding and/or optics experience highly preferred.
• Proficiency in visual inspection techniques for fine cosmetic defects (e.g., flowlines, contamination).
• Strong understanding of molded optic quality standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 and SPC practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to read production schedules and interpret technical drawings.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to best practices.

Why Join G&H | GS Optics?

We are a leading manufacturer committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement in polymer optics. Join our team and be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking organization where your leadership will directly impact our success and customer satisfaction.

Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control.