Operations Team Lead - Manufacturing, Accounting, Supply Chain

Optomec Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomec Inc. is seeking an Operations Team Lead responsible for leading manufacturing operations and coordinating various aspects of supply chain management. This individual will bridge communication between contract manufacturers, suppliers, and various internal teams, ensuring high levels of efficiency and accountability.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in operations or supply chain management and must be proficient with ERP systems, specifically QuickBooks. This role also involves managing logistics and inventory while supporting the financial aspects of operations.

Join Optomec to foster a team environment that encourages employee growth and drives performance excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or program management.
• Experience with manufacturing and ERP QuickBooks systems required.

Responsibilities

• Lead outsourced manufacturing operations.
• Manage production schedules.
• Coordinate order fulfillment.
• Oversee logistics and inventory.
• Support accounting and financial reporting.
• Develop SOPs.
• Drive KPI improvements.
• Lead cross-functional execution.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

Inventory management systems

Business intelligence tools

Document control systems

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

The Operations Team Lead is responsible for leading manufacturing operations, outsourced manufacturing relationships, accounting coordination, supply chain logistics, customer order fulfillment, SOP management, and cross-functional operational execution. The role serves as the primary liaison between Optomec, contract manufacturers, suppliers, customers, engineering, finance, and leadership.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead outsourced manufacturing operations
• Manage production schedules
• Coordinate order fulfillment
• Oversee logistics and inventory
• Support accounting and financial reporting
• Develop SOPs
• Drive KPI improvements
• Lead cross-functional execution

Manufacturing Leadership

Coordinate production planning, manufacturing readiness, engineering changes, quality reviews, capacity planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement activities with manufacturing partners.

Accounting & Financial Coordination

Support purchase orders, invoice reconciliation, inventory valuation, cost tracking, forecasting, audit support, and operational financial reporting.

Supply Chain & Logistics

Manage domestic and international logistics, inventory visibility, freight coordination, supplier performance, and transportation efficiency.

Customer Operations

Serve as primary operational contact for customers, manage order status communication, resolve fulfillment issues, and coordinate customer requirements.

Leadership Responsibilities

Grow into leadership operationally, help to establish performance goals, drive accountability within Optomec, and support a team environment that fosters growth for employees.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, or program management. Experience with manufacturing and ERP QuickBooks systems required.

Technical Skills

ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, inventory management systems, business intelligence tools, and document control systems.

Key Performance Indicators

On-Time Delivery, Inventory Accuracy, Manufacturing Schedule Adherence, Customer Satisfaction, Supplier Performance, Cost Reduction, and SOP Compliance.

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% domestic may need to travel international as required.

Position Impact

Critical role supporting Optomec growth, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing scalability.