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You will effectively lead the Compressed Work Week Front End Days ( Sunday to Tuesday, alternate Wednesday 6am-6pm) Optics manufacturing for Advanced Processing Operations covering responsibilities in Coating, Bonding, Contacting, Etch and Lithography areas. You will have managerial responsibilities for 15+ optical technicians spread across several work centers. You will ensure safe, on-time delivery of high quality product to your customers while leading improvements in process and operational effectivity and efficiency. You will continuously seek out, foster, and spearhead improvements to all aspects of your operational area. You will engage in adoption and industrialization of new products and new processes through a strong partnership with Production and Development Engineers.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining alignment of individual, team, and area goals to department and Company objectives
Creating employee annual performance goals and coaching and mentoring your team of technicians for daily success
Partnering with employees to create professional development action plans
Developing competencies within the team that focus on technical skills, continuous improvement, teambuilding, and cross-training
With minimal supervision, leading a team of technicians to deliver precision optics while meeting or exceeding department and product Key Performance Indicators
Planning: Set up a detailed production schedule, within the constraints of the Manufacturing Plan and available resources
Ensure progress and output at minimal cost
Solve problems, provide recovery plans, and inform relevant parties on deviations
Output: Realize the planned output of all deliverables of Volume Production
Ensure the availability and usefulness of the means of production, in cooperation with Production Engineering
Ensure that the level of know-how and the training of the team members is sufficient to be able to realize all plans
Transparently highlighting any product or performance issues and escalating requests for help as needed
Facilitating identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives within your area
Partnering with Production Engineering to systematically improve processes for increased efficiency and product quality
Displaying structured systematic problem solving, innovative problem resolution, and encouraging new ideas and methods that are applied with rigorous experimentation and change control
Leading by example, encourage personal motivation in an effort to achieve world class quality and performance
Working effectively with peers across shifts to meet goals and maintain production continuity
Communicating effectively to gain buy-in from technicians and influence department leaders
Administrative duties including time and attendance record-keeping and performance/merit reviews
Administering and enforcing company policies and procedures in a direct and consistent manner
Working closely with Human Resources to support handle Employee Relation Issues
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Business or Manufacturing Operations preferred
high school diploma required
A minimum of 10 years in a technical production/manufacturing environment
5+ years in a leadership role with direct people management
Experience in Production Management, Quality Assurance, and Continuous Improvement
Experience with Lean Manufacturing is required
Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
Computer proficiency with MS Outlook 365 applications, with knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP system
Familiar with ISO9001 and ISO14001
Direct working experience in a ISO certified environment desirable
Strong ability to observe and respond to people and situations while monitoring and developing your team and their performance
Strong ability to coach team members to uncover their hidden potential
Strong ability to learn and apply new information or skills
Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents
Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism
Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy
Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines
Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability
Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements
Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision
Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer
Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines
May be exposed to moving mechanical parts, solvents and tooling
May also be exposed to laser energy and magnetic fields
Production areas are maintained at 70 to 75 degrees and 35-50% RH
The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate
Occasional travel may be required
Occasional training and Business Meetings on off shifts will be required
Lifting up to 35 Lbs. may be required
The employee is required to work in a Climate Controlled Cleanroom Environment (72℉)
This includes full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, CR safety shoes, face mask, nitrile gloves and safety glasses
Working under ISO 9000/14000 standards)
Must be able to successfully complete peer to peer transactional handoff’s at start and end of shift
Flexibility to train on other shifts or cover a co-workers absence
There is potential for exposure to strong magnetic fields, high voltage and currents
You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.)
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to access such controlled technology prior to beginning work
Nice to have:
Six Sigma Green Belt
Direct working experience in a ISO certified environment