Senior Operations Manager

LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES 1•Garland, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Operations Manager oversees and directs activities for the Precision Glass Molding and Shipping and Receiving Department. The role supervises staff, monitors workflow, and ensures products and shipments meet client delivery expectations. It provides strategic and tactical leadership across manufacturing, production, supply chain, and logistics, and collaborates closely with Engineering, Sales, and Accounting. The position reports to the operations department and serves as the point of contact and subject matter expert for the Visual ERP system.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, at least five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Expertise in MIL specifications, ITAR regulations, and ISO and ANSI specifications.
Experience selling optics using recognized sales practices, such as consultative selling.
Must be authorized to work and reside in the United States and eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations, including those related to ITAR and export controls.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to research and collect data, interpret and analyze it, and produce information using the data and prior knowledge.
Ability to design workflows and procedures as needed and generate creative alternative solutions.
Ability to identify issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including in group problem-solving situations.
Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
Knowledge of project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
Commitment to continuous improvement in processes, procedures, products, and customer service.
Ability to work autonomously once expectations are set and provide recognition for results.
Ability to read, comprehend, and apply complex information.
Proficient with manufacturing software, ERP systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the internet.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Frequently required to walk, talk, and hear; occasional standing and reaching with hands and arms.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Able to work with moderate amounts of noise.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical abilities for equipment troubleshooting and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

Maintain production workflow by monitoring process steps, setting process variables, studying methods, and implementing cost reductions.
Provide strategic and tactical leadership across manufacturing, production, supply chain, and logistics functions.
Communicate job expectations and monitor employee performance.
Coach, develop, and supervise hourly employees.
Serve as the point of contact and subject matter expert for the Visual ERP system.
Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Accounting.
Ensure outputs meet quality standards by establishing and enforcing organizational requirements.
Implement and maintain training programs for manufacturing processes.
Comply with and maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
Work with internal and external suppliers.
Document and update process work instructions.
Develop and drive cost-reduction initiatives and process optimization.
Monitor manufacturing processes and record process times and yields.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Stop any nonconforming process that may affect safety, quality, or customer satisfaction.