Senior Manager Production

lighteracareers; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightera Careers in Norcross, GA seeks an accomplished operations leader to run SFO, shipping and production control on-site, overseeing demand, costs, supply chain, logistics and scheduling while directing staff across engineering, quality, materials, manufacturing and safety.

Lead safety programs, drive continuous improvement (Gemba, Kaizen, 5S), raise product yield and on-time delivery, and push lean initiatives plus MES software implementations; minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in leading manufacturing operations.
• Lean experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
• Union experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety program and improve culture.
• Develop and execute production, shipping, and inventory control plans.
• Provide lead times for new opportunities and RFQs.
• Engage in SIOP process to align sales demand with material availability and production capacity.
• Lead capital investment projects and continuous improvement programs (Gemba, Kaizen, 5S).
• Improve product yield, production efficiency and OTD.
• Manage inventory to optimize stocking levels.
• Specify and implement MES software.

Skills

Leadership

Safety program leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production scheduling

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s Degree or MBA (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the operation of the SFO, shipping & production control department in Norcross, GA which includes fulfilling production demand, cost management, supply chain, logistics, and production scheduling. Consistently lead the operation in a safe and efficient manner. Manage, direct, coordinate and evaluate staff in engineering, quality, materials, manufacturing, and safety.

This role is an on-site position is located in Norcross, GA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead, promote and improve safety program for operation. Observe and promote facility safety procedures and culture
• Develop and execute production, shipping, and inventory control plans (machine allocation, staff, etc.)
• Using process knowledge and understanding of product-level cost structure, provide lead times for new business opportunities and RFQs.
• Engage in SIOP process to ensure alignment of sales demand with material availability and production capacity.
• Lead execution of capital investment projects and continuous improvement programs; including Gemba, Kaizen and 5S initiatives.
• Responsible for improving product yield, production efficiency and OTD.
• Manage inventory to optimize stocking levels while meeting customer demand.
• Key resource in the specification and implementation of advanced product scheduling and MES software.

Minimal travel and other duties and projects assigned.

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to lead safety programs and improve culture.
• Results driven initiative-taker with the ability to work in a high performance-manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent diligence.
• Ability to motivate, communicate and lead continuous improvement and good manufacturing practices. Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated talent leadership and development skill.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Prominent level of leadership and planning skills
• Good understanding of business principles, practices, and ability to apply them.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in leading manufacturing operations.
• Union experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus.
• Proven skill and demonstrated application of lean in a manufacturing environment.

General Expectations:

• Demonstrate effective communications (verbal, written) skills
• Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
• Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information
• Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures
• Exhibit all aspects of Lightera “Standards of Conduct”
• Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious employee with personal safety and wellness as a priority.
• Observe and promote facility safety procedures and culture