Title Manufacturing Department Manager Department Precision Glass Molding Reports to Senior Operations Manager ROCHESTER PRECISION OPTICS IS GROWING AGAIN! RPO is a global leader in precision optics, optical components, and optical assemblies. We specialize in a full spectrum of products & services including – Design and Engineering, Systems Integration, Lens Assembly, Visible and Infrared Components, Glass and Plastic Molded Aspheres, and Thin Film Coating. As one of the fastest growing companies in Rochester, RPO offers exciting career paths and work on market-leading programs. See below one of many career opportunities to join to RPO team! Job Summary: RPO is seeking a tenured and quality-focused manufacturing department manager who will be responsible for the overall operating performance within our precision glass molding department. This individual plays a critical role within the organization as you will effectively manage labor resources, materials and utilization of equipment to meet/exceed production goals and objectives in accordance with RPO Business Objectives. As a member of the operations management team, this role will collaborate with multiple internal departments define quality requirements and ensure employees follow all defined requirements and enforce efficient well thought out processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, forward-thinking individual to work in a fun, fast-paced environment. You Will: + Manage all aspects of workload for the glass molding department, this includes but is not limited to resources, tools, equipment, supplies and employees to meet or exceed schedule requirements. + Have full understanding of the capabilities of your department’s equipment and staff. + Manage department production capacity and layout, evaluate staffing levels and coordinate adjustments hiring or transfers with manager accordingly + Review and approve timesheets and time off requests by required deadlines, adjust where necessary. + Work with senior operations manager to set, monitor approved OT. + Provide daily and weekly feedback to team both written and verbal. + Mentor/develop leads, supervisors, and employees to fit the growing needs of the business + Maintain written documentation on success and issues with employees including employee reviews + Maintain regular communication with senior operations manager providing team status, concerns or achievements both verbally and through status boards, IOI’s or reports at the established frequency. + Provide clear and prompt feedback to Sales / Engineering on quotes for new and recurring jobs, detailing all needs and requirements. + Interact with Engineering to provide feedback and recommendations. Review prints and clearly communicate challenges and opportunities for improvement. + Research new equipment and technologies with an eye towards quality improvement and cost reduction + Lead lean culture and continuous improvement in your area through space and process rearrangements, building moves or new equipment integration. + Communicate any information needed to perform job and field concerns and new ideas. + Maintain plan for manufacturing area based on schedule requirements, with support from the Planning. Identify any schedule risks and clearly communicate them to your manager, providing details on risks and potential solutions. + Actively participate in week-to-week and month-to-month scheduling, working closely with Planning. Clearly communicate requirements to your staff. + Lead Manufacturing area in meeting or exceeding schedule requirements. Provide direction and guidance in day-to-day scheduling for all equipment and staffing resources in your area of responsibility. + Work with QA to define quality requirements, provide direction and support for your team in meeting quality requirements. Regularly monitor and guide team on meeting quality requirements. + Ensure that data entry is occurring daily at a minimum, and that all required information is being accurately entered by the staff in your area of responsibility. + Work with team to resolve issues with current jobs, coordinate support where required. Clearly communicate issues and current solutions to senior operations manager. + Establish training leads working closely with Leads and Technicians. Regularly maintain and review any training logs. Ensure all new staff have an established training plan for their job requirements. + Identify tooling, fixturing, material or consumable needs required to deliver jobs on schedule and work closely with Manager, Purchasing, and Planning to meet required needs. + Work with ME, QE, staff and senior operations manager to develop and maintain new / existing processes, track, and drive quick completion of any documentation efforts. Guide and monitor any required retraining. + Follow and lead staff in complying with all company safety precautions, policies and procedures. You Have: + Minimum of 10 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment related to the department or equivalent work experience + Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology and its implementation + BS Degree in business, engineering or equivalent work experience. + Molding or machining background preferred + Solid knowledge of all aspects, concepts and tools related to the department and the required disciplines + Proficient at reading interpreting blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards + Capability of developing and understanding capacity modeling from available data + Ability to follow detailed instructions, and properly manage available time + Leadership qualities and a minimum of 7 years’ experience leading others or equivalent experience + Proficiency with Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Epicor or equivalent MRP/ERP + Excellent problem solving and communication skills both written and verbal + Proficiency with understanding blueprints or drawings for both mechanical and optical standards + Ability to work in a challenging, fast paced and high-stress environment + Good mental dexterity and decision making + Analytical troubleshooting / problem solving You Are: + Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up; + Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge. + Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail; + Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude; + Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members; + Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills; + A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude; + A U.S. Person: Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty. You Will Enjoy: + Growth: The opportunity to learn and advance your career; + Wealth: Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance, a 401(k) with company match; + Wellness: Health, dental, vision & life insurance; + Balance: 9 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick -time; + Flexibility: 4/10 work week that provides a three-day weekend; + Culture: an energetic, caring, fun, value-driven team. Physical Demands: + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms and to use hands and fingers to handle, maneuver parts. + The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. + The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing. + Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain) + Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. + The employee is frequently required to use the computer. + The job may require regular lifting of up to 50 lbs. + Job requires flexibility in schedule and potential overtime or weekend work Work Environment: + May involve the use of oils and solvents. + Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided) + Generally, works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such. + Safety Glasses are required + May require area specific safety training + This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. + The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. + May work at different workstations as needs require Compensation & Benefits: RPO offers highly competitive, total compensation packages linked directly to employee’s professional experience. RPO’s benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement Program, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 9 paid holidays, generous paid vacation and sick time and a 401(k) plan after a 60-day waiting period. Additionally, we work a 4/10 work week that provides for every Friday as a non-work day. Disclaimer: This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. RPO offers a competitive work life balance with a 4/10 work schedule