Manager, Operations

Overview

The Manager, Operations will oversee all Operation processes, cell design and optimization, and revenue execution strategies. This role is critical to balancing efficiency with customization in a mixed-model environment, ensuring that high-quality, customized products are delivered on time and within budget. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of manufacturing techs and cell leads while implementing strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

We believe in the power of in-person collaboration and the benefits of a strong workplace community. Therefore, this role requires an onsite presence at our South Burlington, VT office. We encourage candidates who are able to relocate or comfortably commute to apply.

• Manufacturing planning and control:
  Manage the complex manufacturing schedule for mixed-model lines, balancing the build-to-order demand with operational efficiency.
• Process optimization:
  Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve product quality and efficiency.
• Team leadership and development:
  Lead, motivate, and develop manufacturing techs and leads to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Performance tracking:
  Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing operational data to report on Operations performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration:
  
  Work closely with engineering, product management, and sales to align Operations capabilities with market demand and new product launches.
• Safety and compliance:
  Enforce and improve safety regulations and company policies within the manufacturing facility.

Our Operations team is responsible for building, testing, packaging, and shipping OnLogic technology around the world. Their tireless attention to detail and commitment to quality lets us boast about how reliable and configurable our systems are. Members of the Operations team cross-train on multiple disciplines to provide us with unparalleled staffing flexibility and the capability to react to any production demand.

Always living up to the way we work through continuous improvement and process optimization, Operations is where project plans and technical specifications become a reality. Roles on the Operations team include computer production, hardware testing, fulfillment services, supply chain management, product and process quality, production engineering, and technical support.

Learn more about Life at OnLogic.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience in a mixed-model or high-complexity manufacturing setting, preferably in the computer or electronics industry.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, and inventory management in an agile, custom-order environment.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with modern manufacturing software, MES systems including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Ability to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

• You are able to pick up new processes quickly and efficiently, and you hold yourself and others accountable.
• You thrive in a very fast growing company with an open and transparent company culture.
• You have excellent communication skills to deal with different suppliers, colleagues, and our global offices.
• You pay attention to detail and exhibit a strong focus on quality (LEAN and ISO experience are a plus). You are organized with excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• You manage time well in an environment with shifting or multiple priorities.

OnLogic employees have the opportunity to shape our future and drive impactful change. We design and manufacture specialized computers and hardware solutions for companies all over the world, helping them to make the seemingly impossible possible.…