Manager Optics Production
Core
Leading end-to-end optics manufacturing operations to deliver products safely, efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with quality requirements.
Role type
Manager, Optics Production
Builds
Optical products for life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology
Domain
Manufacturing / Optics / Life Sciences
Required skills
Production management, Workforce planning, Capacity planning, Equipment utilization, Financial performance management, Lean manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, Quality Management System compliance, New Product Introduction, Cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Optics, precision engineering, medical-device manufacturing, Unionized manufacturing environment
Technologies
Danaher Business System, Lean manufacturing tools (Daily Management, 5S, Standard Work, Kanban), TPE, OEE
Responsibilities
Lead daily optics production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity and cost objectives. Lead and develop the production organization through workforce planning, recruitment, coaching, performance management, and succession planning. Manage the financial performance of Optics Production by controlling labor, material and operational spending. Drive productivity and operational excellence by applying Lean manufacturing tools. Ensure product quality, workplace safety and regulatory compliance. Partner with Planning, Purchasing, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve production issues. Support product and manufacturing lifecycle activities including NPI and phase-out execution.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership