Operations Development Specialist
HAZELETT CORPORATION•Malletts Bay, VT
•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Operations Development (DevOps) Specialist is a technical role focused on improving production-floor efficiency and driving continuous improvement. This position applies DevOps principles to manufacturing challenges by combining software engineering, automation, and operational excellence. It serves as a key link to manufacturing, supporting efficiency gains, cost reduction, and the development of a standardized digital environment.
Requirements
- 7+ years of CNC Machining in a mixed model manufacturing environment.
- Practical familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis).
- Problem-solving mindset and a positive attitude with a willingness to drive change
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and material flow, specifically within a High-Mix / Low-Volume environment.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, or similar).
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerBI for analysis and performance visualization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and translate complex technical data into actionable shop-floor instructions.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, high mix manufacturing environment.
- Proactive mindset focused on root-cause analysis and the implementation of both tactical (immediate) and strategic (long-term) solutions
- High attention to detail with the ability to provide tactical and strategic solutions.
- Collaborative yet self-directed, with the capability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision.
- Proven ability to capture "tribal knowledge" and transform it into clear, visual, and written instructions suitable for the training and onboarding of junior-level technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in engineered-to-order, capital equipment, or complex manufacturing environments is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Introduce automation to eliminate waste to drive continuous improvement
- Evaluate emerging technologies that stay current with manufacturing technologies and industry trends
- Support capacity planning and layout design to optimize capacity utilization
- Develop a digital ecosystem within Manufacturing
Benefits
- 24 medical plans, most with 100% employer paid premiums
- 100% employer paid dental insurance
- Life, AD&D, and short-term disability
- Matching 401(k) after 90 days (fully vested immediately)
- 8 company holidays and 4 weeks of paid time off
- Onsite athletic trainer
- Free uniforms with cleaning service
- Reimbursement for two pairs of safety shoes/boots per year
- Free use of company beach on Malletts Bay and discounted boat mooring
- Supportive environment with training, mentorship, and career advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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