Production Team Lead

Thorlabs Job Opportunity

At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.

Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.

The position oversees a team in production of various products by performing the following duties. Although the location of the position is in Newton, NJ, from time to time it may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.

Essential Job Functions include the following, but are not limited to:

• Leads a team of employees and prioritizes work.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and distributes jobs appropriately.
• Fulfills all regular production duties and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Ensures specific customizing demand.
• Organizes, leads and trains employees to complete products within established guidelines and time frames.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including input into crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Ensures management needs are met and maintained.
• Participates in interviews as needed.
• Advises planners of potential missed dates.

In addition to the essential functions and duties listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.