OVD Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions, delivering innovative technologies that drive communication networks, data centers, and specialty photonics applications. Based in Norcross, GA, Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across various sectors including telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible as production supervisor for the startup and continuation of all operational aspects of the new OVD facility including effective and successful management of labor, productivity, training, quality control, safety measures, and documentation.
• Establish the OVD Operations Department and prepare it for long-term success.
• Hire and supervise the activities of manufacturing personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function.
• Becomes a process expert to facilitate the high-quality training and detailed practices required for an efficient startup.
• Work with other teams to create and fill a departmental document management system including Technical design, Quality, and Safety.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing management preferred.
• Minimum Experience Required: Manufacturing leadership experience; 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Additional Qualifications: Six-sigma and Lean Certifications, Knowledge of Fiber Optic Industry desirable, Critical thinking, problem solving, and problem resolution skills, SAP Experience, Proficient in MS Office Excel, Word and Power Point; Acute ability to understand and use data for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Process knowledge – in a broad sense if not product specific.
• Communication skills both written and verbal and both upward and downward in organizational chain.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to provide alternative solutions when needed.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions.
• Resilience: Deals with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interest of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected challenges.
• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established systems and policies.
• Decisiveness: Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Human Capital Management: Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Continuously top grades management team.

Benefits

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan. Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Pay

Competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the employee and the business.

Skills

Knowledge of Process knowledge – in a broad sense if not product specific.

Benefits

Medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Contact

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/. Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position. Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.