Senior Manufacturing Programs Lead: Scale-Up & Efficiency

LightForce Orthodontics; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid parental leave

Food/coffee at workplace

Job summary

LightForce Orthodontics seeks a Senior Operations Program Manager to drive critical manufacturing initiatives and scalable growth. You will lead a diverse portfolio of programs, translate business priorities into actionable plans, and align resources across functions to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate a fast-paced manufacturing environment while communicating progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 8+ years of experience in operations program management, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and scaling production.
• Proven ability to manage multiple programs, balance priorities, and deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with senior leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple concurrent manufacturing and operational projects across scope, schedule, budget.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability across teams.
• Lead initiatives for capacity expansion, equipment installations, automation, and process improvements.
• Develop integrated plans with critical paths and resource requirements.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain program momentum.
• Manage budgets and ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements.
• Provide updates on milestones, risks, and decisions to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing operations

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

ERP systems

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

PM software

Job description

LightForce Orthodontics seeks a Senior Operations Program Manager to drive critical manufacturing initiatives and scalable growth. You will lead a diverse portfolio of programs, translate business priorities into actionable plans, and align resources across functions to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate a fast-paced manufacturing environment while communicating progress to senior leadership.