Operations Manager
$120,000–$140,000 year
On-siteFlorida, United States
Job Summary
Manage daily operations at the Florida Manufacturing location by reviewing financial data to measure productivity, determine cost reduction areas, and drive program improvements. Direct staffing, inventory, quality, and budget oversight while collaborating with Sales and Supply Chain on production planning and capacity forecasts. Establish factory policies, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives, including the 6S program, and lead coaching for managers and supervisors. Analyze operational trends using statistical tools and interface with department heads to ensure regulatory compliance and supplier qualification.
Required Qualifications
- Effective leadership skills, with proven ability to build trust and alignment across departments in a matrixed manufacturing environment — not reliant on formal authority alone.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated comfort operating at all levels — shop floor, executive planning, and customer-facing settings.
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience translating operational and financial data into strategic recommendations; candidates should already have this track record rather than be seeking to build it in this role.
- Change-management experience — introducing new processes or systems in ways that earn genuine adoption.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Optics, Engineering or technical discipline or equivalent experience
- 10+ years technical experience in an Industrial or Manufacturing Environment with preference given to optical coatings of fabrication experience
- Lean 6σ Green Belt certification required within 18 months of employment
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and operate office equipment such as a copier; ability to see details at a close range; ability to sit at desk or PC for long periods of time; ability to travel.
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Military Specifications is desired.
- Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Principles and other statistical analysis Quality Tools.
- Experience in ISO-9001 Certification in a Manufacturing Environment.
- Experience in problem solving and quality improvement processes and teams (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC).
- Knowledge of testing and inspection methods/equipment desired.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and experience with statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP).
- Experience with ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar) preferred.
- Comfort using data-visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to communicate KPIs to varied audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety culture and regulatory compliance (OSHA).
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