Plant Manager

Role

Purpose:

The Plant Manager will play a pivotal role in steering our engineering and manufacturing operations towards excellence. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our engineering team while also working with the NA Director Of Operations on 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 and specialized knowledge of fiber optics and laser engineering.

• 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.
• Maintaining production equipment to ensure process reliability.
• Provide technical expertise on new fiber assembly designs and manufacturing processes.

• 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.

Education and/or

Experience:

B.S or above in Engineering or 8-10+ years relevant experience in complex manufacturing environment. In-depth knowledge of optical fiber assembly design and fabrication. Technical background (understanding of processes) required.