Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations
Core
Own and drive the strategy and execution of manufacturing operations for high-growth AI photonics products, including capital management, capacity modeling, and logistics.
Role type
Senior Director, Manufacturing Operations
Builds
Scalable manufacturing capacity and supply chain for AI photonics products
Domain
Photonics / AI Infrastructure / High-tech Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing operations strategy, Capital planning, Capacity modeling, Global supply chain management, Site selection and readiness, Process improvement, Team leadership, NPI transition management
Preferred skills
Optical/semiconductor product experience, PLM systems, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Global CM management in Asia
Technologies
PLM systems
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end manufacturing capital management and strategic capital planning; Develop and optimize capacity models and long-term manufacturing roadmaps; Design and implement scalable logistics strategies; Own manufacturing site selection, readiness, and ramp; Drive process improvements, efficiency initiatives, and cost reduction; Collaborate with cross-functional teams for New Product Introduction (NPI); Recruit, lead, and mentor a skilled manufacturing operations team
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategy & Execution
