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VAD Senior Manager
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more.
Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Leads the factory supply of single-mode core materials. Manage a multi-discipline team to provide safe, quality, and efficient operations in the Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD) processing area to meet KPI and financial targets. Implement continuous process improvements and support the development/implementation of new products. Provide technical leadership with key RAW materials and equipment suppliers for world-class efficiencies and performance.
MINIMUM BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations
5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with a highly technical product
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Operations and Engineering leadership experience
Graduate degree in a related engineering field or MBA
Manufacturing experience in a 24/7 labor union environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote a safety-first philosophy in the VAD operations area
Direct global supply of single-mode core materials
Manage 24/7 operations team in a union environment
Manage multi-disciplinary engineering team
Ensure safe, quality-driven driven and efficient operations to meet customer expectations
Meet production requirements for KPI and financial targets
Ensure supply of high-quality core material to meet fiber specifications
Maintain and troubleshoot VAD process equipment and process to ensure business continuity
Implement continuous process improvements to drive cost reductions with enhanced quality
Provide VAD core making capacity planning
Maintain adequate core inventory control
Ensure the VAD team provides cross-functional engineering and technical support for the entire manufacturing process (core-to-preform-to-fiber)
Ensure the VAD team provides external technical leadership with key external raw material suppliers and equipment providers
Support different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Work with R&D to ensure capabilities meet shifting demand for product mix
Work cooperatively with other areas of the factory as a member of the factory senior leadership team
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Strong management and leadership skills for leading multi-disciplinary engineering and operations team
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems in industrial applications
Hands-on manufacturing experience
Sound statistical background in data analysis
Strong project management skills
Knowledge to apply a multi-disciplinary approach in process development and problem solving
Proven capability of leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical projects
Proven capability of collaborating within different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Proven ability to work with external suppliers to drive product improvements and address technical issues
Additional duties as assigned.
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.
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VAD Senior Manager
LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application-specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings, and more.
Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing, and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable, and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Leads the factory supply of single-mode core materials. Manage a multi-discipline team to provide safe, quality, and efficient operations in the Vapor Axial Deposition (VAD) processing area to meet KPI and financial targets. Implement continuous process improvements and support the development/implementation of new products. Provide technical leadership with key RAW materials and equipment suppliers for world-class efficiencies and performance.
MINIMUM BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations
5 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment with a highly technical product
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
Operations and Engineering leadership experience
Graduate degree in a related engineering field or MBA
Manufacturing experience in a 24/7 labor union environment
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote a safety-first philosophy in the VAD operations area
Direct global supply of single-mode core materials
Manage 24/7 operations team in a union environment
Manage multi-disciplinary engineering team
Ensure safe, quality-driven driven and efficient operations to meet customer expectations
Meet production requirements for KPI and financial targets
Ensure supply of high-quality core material to meet fiber specifications
Maintain and troubleshoot VAD process equipment and process to ensure business continuity
Implement continuous process improvements to drive cost reductions with enhanced quality
Provide VAD core making capacity planning
Maintain adequate core inventory control
Ensure the VAD team provides cross-functional engineering and technical support for the entire manufacturing process (core-to-preform-to-fiber)
Ensure the VAD team provides external technical leadership with key external raw material suppliers and equipment providers
Support different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Work with R&D to ensure capabilities meet shifting demand for product mix
Work cooperatively with other areas of the factory as a member of the factory senior leadership team
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Strong management and leadership skills for leading multi-disciplinary engineering and operations team
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and chemical systems in industrial applications
Hands-on manufacturing experience
Sound statistical background in data analysis
Strong project management skills
Knowledge to apply a multi-disciplinary approach in process development and problem solving
Proven capability of leading large-scale, complex, cross-functional technical projects
Proven capability of collaborating within different parts of the organization, including R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Proven ability to work with external suppliers to drive product improvements and address technical issues
Additional duties as assigned.
Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.
Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.
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Discover opportunities beyond Lightera
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$85,000 - $95,000
a year
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Atlanta, GA 30340
$90,000
a year
Optical Laboratory Manager
New
Gazal Eye Care
Roswell, GA 30075
$24.79 - $29.85
an hour
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The VAD Senior Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
