Plant Manager

Plant Manager

OpTek Systems is a global supplier of laser processing tools and sub-contract laser machining services.

Role Purpose: The Plant Manager will play a pivotal role in steering our manufacturing operations towards excellence. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our outsourced manufacturing processes, ensuring that products are produced efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device manufacturing, and other regulated sectors, with specialized knowledge in fiber optics and laser engineering.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Leads the site to deliver operational outcomes, and manufacturing excellence through process improvement (on-time, on-cost and on-quality).
• Supports stakeholders – sales leaders, technicians, suppliers, and engineers with proactive communication and operational excellence.
• Builds a culture of execution excellence and positions the site as a center of excellence for fiber processing.
• Meets divisional and site goals in relation to safety, quality, environmental and people development.
• Inputs into strategic planning for the site and wider business unit to create a plan for scalable growth.
• Responsible for implementing and identifying continuous improvement throughout the business

Other Significant Role Requirements:

• Fiber optic assemblies or sub-assemblies and / or other low volume hi tech manufacturing
• Experience leading teams and driving operational improvements
• Ability to manage productions schedules, prioritize outcomes and work across functions.
• Develops and applies new, innovative approaches to complex business situations
• Ensures collaborative working environment and encourages innovation
• Adheres to and holds other accountable to achieving outcomes and development plans
• Works with new and existing suppliers on performance, cost & leadtimes.
• Supervision: Carries out supervisory responsibility for all Manufacturing including: Routine Production & Speciality Products.
• Work directly with Quality Control to set daily priorities based on workflow and delivery requirements.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Critical Competencies:

• Cross-functional understanding of manufacturing and engineering, with experience using ERPs (eg CSI Syteline and others) to plan work, manage execution and drive KPIs.
• Highly developed organizational, planning and management skills; including ability to set strategic and company specific goals.
• Understanding of financial reports including P&L, balance sheet, budgetary guidelines, and project expenditures with emphasis on cost of goods sold and gross margins.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems.
• Knowledge of the Fiber Optics Industry Essential.
• Integrity, Curiosity, High Standards, Flexibility, Persistence, and achievement Orientation.

Education and/or Experience: B.S in Engineering or 8-10+ years relevant experience in manufacturing. Technical background (understanding of processes) required.

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