Title Manufacturing Manager – Optics Fabrication Department Traditional Reports to Senior Operations Manager SEE YOUR CAREER THROUGH A NEW LENS WITH RPO! 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: As a department manager, you will manage all resources related to the Traditional Optics Fabrication department in accordance with RPO Business Objectives. As a member of the management team, this individual will actively participate in strategic planning and execution in all regards of manufacturing excellence. This will include working with QA to define quality requirements and develop efficient, well thought out manufacturing processes, review delivery schedules, prints, process documentation and test requirements. Other key tasks will include supplying the sales team with timely and accurate quotes for new and legacy jobs, regularly review build times and work with Operations Management to identify, develop and implement methods for reducing scrap while improving throughput and communication. You Will: + Manage department capacity, evaluate staffing levels and coordinate adjustments with manager accordingly. + Hire and manage personnel + Review and approve timesheets + Set, monitor and enforce OT requirements + Quote new and recurring jobs for Sales / Engineering providing clear feedback on needs and requirements. + 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. + Interact with Engineering to provide feedback and recommendations. Review prints and clearly communicate challenges and opportunities for improvement. + Lead team in positive morale; cooperate with all levels of the organization as a voice for your Manufacturing area. + Mentor/develop Leads, Supervisors and employees to fit the growing needs of the business + Provide regular daily and weekly feedback to team both written and verbal. Maintain written documentation on success and issues with employees. Write employee reviews + Lead team in area of responsibility. Communicate any information needed to perform job and field concerns and new ideas. + Maintain regular communication with operations management; providing team status and concerns or achievements both verbally and through status boards, IOI’s or reports at the established frequency. + Maintain plan for manufacturing area based on schedule requirements, with support from the Master Scheduler and Capacity Planner. 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 Master Scheduler and Capacity Planner. 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 any 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 collaboratively to resolve issues with current jobs, coordinate support where required, and clearly communicate issues and current solutions to manager. + Act as source for technical knowledge related to your area of responsibility. + 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. + Lead team in communicating any information needed to perform job and field concerns and new ideas. + Identify tooling, fixturing, material or consumable needs required to deliver jobs on schedule and work closely with Manager and Purchasing to meet required needs. + Work with ME, Team or Manager to develop new processes, track, and drive quick completion of any documentation efforts. Guide and monitor any required retraining You have: + Minimum of 10 years of experience in a fast-paced production environment related to the department or equivalent work experience. + Leadership qualities and a minimum of 7 years’ experience leading others or equivalent experience + Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology and its implementation. + BS Degree in business, engineering or equivalent work experience. + CNC machining or Optical Fabrication 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 + 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: Compliant with ITAR, EAR and other laws and regulations as defined: “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. Work Requirements & Physical Demands: + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and 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. + 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 paper particles. + May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process. 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