Manufacturing Manager

Avo Photonics ( is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications. We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service for our weekend operations. This position will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing. The successful candidate must keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership. Responsibilities Manage production Line Managers Execute production build plans as defined by Director of Manufacturing; meet customer performance, quality, and delivery Ensure 100% accurate execution of process steps per authorized Work Instructions by properly trained personnel Continually monitor and optimize staffing placement, development, and needs Define and track training program for all production staff Take ownership and demonstrate excellence; production areas shall exemplify discipline, cleanliness, quality, and control. Confirm all Quality Documents are being completed properly and in a timely fashion Monitor and manage yield loss scrap so that corrective actions can be implemented quickly Drive continuous improvement through observations shared and discussed with Director of Manufacturing and Product Engineering Ensure that equipment and quality issues are resolved through Engineering Qualifications B.S. in Operations Management or a technical discipline 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, inclusive of supervisory roles of multi-shift operations Ability to plan equipment capacity, staffing, space and material flow in a high technology manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to identify and develop strong Line Managers and Process Leads Demonstrated experience in establishing teams and personnel development planning in a manufacturing environment Strong attention to details Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means. #J-18808-Ljbffr