Operations Manager

Fusion Optix®; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 6% company match

Gradifi program

Comprehensive healthcare

Job summary

3LED Group in Woburn, MA is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations, purchasing, inventory, shipping, logistics, and ERP/MRP discipline. The role drives process improvement, KPI development, and a high‑performing team to scale a growing electronics/optics business.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this hands‑on leader will optimize production schedules, drive efficiency, and ensure on‑time delivery while building scalable systems for continued

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day production activities and workflow coordination.
• Manage production schedules and priorities.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support manufacturing teams in meeting quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
• Drive accountability and communication across the operation.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

ERP/MRP systems

Lean / continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About 3LED Group

3LED Group is a growing technology and manufacturing platform serving the lighting, optics, and electronics industries through a portfolio of innovative businesses including Fusion Optix, LEDdynamics, Xico Lighting, Prolume Lighting, and LEDSupply.

Woburn, Massachusetts

About 3LED Group

3LED Group is a growing technology and manufacturing platform serving the lighting, optics, and electronics industries through a portfolio of innovative businesses including Fusion Optix, LEDdynamics, Xico Lighting, Prolume Lighting, and LEDSupply. Our companies develop and manufacture advanced optical systems, LED light engines, electronics, and lighting products used by leading OEMs, lighting manufacturers, and commercial customers throughout North America.

Based in Woburn, Massachusetts, our operations support the design, manufacture, and fulfillment of innovative products that help customers solve challenging lighting and optical applications.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to help lead and scale our manufacturing operations in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, purchasing, inventory management, shipping, logistics, and operational processes.

This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, leading teams, and driving operational performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting continued growth while helping build the systems and operational discipline required for a scalable manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead day-to-day production activities and workflow coordination.
• Manage production schedules and priorities.
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support manufacturing teams in meeting quality, delivery, and efficiency goals.
• Drive accountability and communication across the operation.

Purchasing, Materials & Inventory

• Oversee purchasing, materials planning, and inventory activities.
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Improve inventory accuracy and inventory control processes.
• Work with suppliers to improve delivery performance and responsiveness.
• Support cost reduction and sourcing initiatives.

Shipping & Logistics

• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment activities.
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time.
• Improve logistics processes and operational efficiency.
• Monitor operational metrics and customer service performance.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve operational workflows and business processes.
• Support ERP utilization and process discipline.
• Develop and track operational KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop production and operational personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development and operational training.
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience.
• Experience managing production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions.
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, industrial products, lighting, optics, or related industries.
• Experience leading cross‑functional operational teams.
• Inventory management and planning experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Familiarity with product costing and operational performance metrics.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will help:

• Improve production scheduling and execution.
• Strengthen purchasing and inventory performance.
• Improve on‑time delivery and customer responsiveness.
• Increase operational visibility and accountability.
• Support ERP process discipline and operational reporting.
• Improve efficiency, throughput, and overall operational performance.

Why Join 3LED Group?

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role within a growing technology and manufacturing organization.

You will work closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to advanced optics, LED technology, electronics manufacturing, product development, and supply chain operations across multiple businesses.

The role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, help shape operational strategy, and grow alongside an expanding organization.

About 3LED Inc.

We believe that Bright Minds Make Light Work™. Since 2003, our team of innovators, engineers, and creators has been revolutionizing the way the world experiences light. From our headquarters in Woburn, MA, we design, develop, and manufacture cutting‑edge LED components and modules that power lighting solutions in homes, businesses, and critical industries like science, medicine, aerospace, and the military. Our mantra, Bright Minds™, reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and excellence. We are more than a workplace—we're a team of diverse, driven individuals united by a passion for innovation and an unrelenting focus on delivering exceptional results. We value growth and celebrate our people. By promoting from within and rewarding outstanding work, team contributions, and commitment, ensures that talent and dedication never go unnoticed.

Our compensation and benefits are crafted to attract and retain the best. In addition to competitive base salaries, we offer quarterly bonuses, profit‑sharing opportunities, and a robust benefits package, including:

• group wide Fidelity 401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
• Gradifi program, helping employees pay off student loans or save for their children’s education
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, life, and disability coverage—with 100% of premiums covered for individuals

We are proud to be recognized as a leader in innovation and growth. We’ve been named one of Red Herring’s Top 100 Most Innovative Companies in the Americas and featured in Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest‑growing manufacturing companies in the U.S. Our patented technologies are trusted by some of the world’s most iconic brands and can be found in over 40 countries worldwide.