Sr. Manager of Operations (New Product Introduction)

Job Title: Sr. Manager of Operations (New Product Introduction)

Job Code: 37247

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Senior Manager of Operations for Integrated Vision Solutions in Londonderry is responsible for the strategic and daily execution of the operations function – including the safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity of the manufacturing teams assigned.  This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize material flow, equipment, and manpower within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives.  The leader in this position must have a strong understanding of new production introduction (NPI) processes to aid in transition of products from development to steady state manufacturing.

Essential Functions:

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Communication - Provide effective leadership and clear communication across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, planning, and manufacturing engineering teams. Oversee all shifts, including day, night, and weekend operations, ensuring alignment and engagement.


• Operational Decision-Making & Resource Allocation -Exercise authority to make operational decisions, allocate resources, and approve expenditures to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing operations, leveraging capacity analyses to develop and execute production ramp plans.


• Production Planning, Execution & Issue Resolution - Lead production planning, scheduling, and execution activities. Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical and schedule issues to ensure on-time delivery and operational continuity.


• Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost Performance - Champion a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture by setting, monitoring, and driving performance against key operational KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, employee engagement, and cost. Lead initiatives to continuously improve these metrics and foster a safe, high-performing work environment.


• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - Promote and implement Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement, eliminate waste, and optimize material and process flows. Lead and support projects that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.


• Succession Planning & Talent Development - Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational development, and talent growth to ensure a high-performing, sustainable team. Mentor and develop direct reports to build future leadership capability.


• Operational Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement - Provide regular operational updates and reports in accordance with established Sector and Segment requirements. Engage regularly with senior leadership and program management to communicate performance, challenges, and opportunities.


• Customer & Compliance Support - Support customer audits and visits, including facility tours and operational presentations. Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.


• Strategic Planning, Capital Planning & Business Case Development - Contribute to long-term operational strategy, capital planning, and business case development to support growth and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Proposal, Business Development, and Financial Support - Serve as the primary contributor, through direct reports, for operational input to proposals and business development efforts, including control account management (CAM) and Estimates at Complete (EAC), ensuring alignment with organizational capabilities and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or similar field and minimum 12 years prior related experience with manufacturing methods, lean methodology, product quality management systems. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in Defense and optics manufacturing environments.


• Familiarity with CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP systems.


• Demonstrated experience with control account management (CAM) and/or contributing to Estimates at Complete (EAC).


• Proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.


• Experience with electro-optical assembly and cleanroom environments is a plus.


• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, etc.) is a plus but not required.

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