Overview
Optikos is growing and is seeking a new Operations Manager to assume overall responsibility for production and supply chain operations. The Optikos production group supports the assembly and qualification of Optikos standard products, and a wide range of design projects —from medical diagnostics to defense system testing to virtual reality applications, to name just a few.
About Optikos: Optikos is known worldwide for its products and systems used in the measurement of optical image quality; and for expert optical product design and manufacturing in life sciences, defense, consumer products, automotive and other industries and applications. Optikos has built and maintained a reputation as experts in the area of optical/opto-electrical system design, and we routinely design and manufacture new products for customers across all industries. Our engineering team continues to improve existing product lines and develop new products that we manufacture and install around the globe.
Essential Functions
- Management of production and supply chain departments
- Direct reports – Production Manager and Supply Chain Manager
- Work with the Production Manager to schedule the workload for the production department and assure that products are produced on time and are of the highest quality
- Work with the Supply Chain Manager to further develop the supply chain strategy and expand use of our MRP system
- Collaborate with sales and engineering groups to ensure that production resources and materials match market demands and sales requirements
- Continue development of internal processes to improve the efficiency of our manufacturing operation
- Technical leadership
- Apply your technical expertise towards problem solving, training and mentoring staff
- Assist with troubleshooting issues that arise on the production floor
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field
- Direct experience as the manager of a manufacturing group
- Hands-on experience with assembling, troubleshooting, and qualifying opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical products
- Experienced user of a MRP system, preferably SYSPRO
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 13485 a plus)
- Proven people manager who can motivate staff and colleagues on an individual and team level
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Optikos is located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. We offer competitive compensation packages along with a challenging and stimulating environment. Please send resumes to: jobs@optikos.com
