We are Laser Components Detector Group Inc., a leading and fast-growing sophisticated photodetector manufacturing, research, and development company. Electromagnetic detection technology is at the very core of our products. Our mission is to provide our customers with the solutions that give them the greatest freedom to answer their complex challenges. Come be a part of our growing team, where you can build and implement new products, technologies, and applications!

At LCDG, we live and foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company’s success. We strive to transform the everyday for our customers, employees, and society by:

Trusting and empowering our leaders to act as owners, directing their teams, and innovating to succeed.
Communicating openly and honestly to learn from our failures and celebrate our successes.
Recognizing individual and team achievement frequently and effectively.
Our focus on investment in our team members, offering a wide array of internal and external development opportunities.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We believe that building a diverse team at Laser Components Detector Group helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.

NOTE:

1. Remote or hybrid work is not an option. On-site presence required. Ability to relocate to Arizona (company-paid relocation assistance available)

2. Due to the nature of our work and the markets we serve, we can only consider individuals who are either legal permanent residents or US citizens

Qualifications

Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) degree in an engineering or manufacturing discipline and/or equivalent education gained through work experiences, with a strong knowledge in the production of optical/photonics components
15+ years' experience in Operations Management
Demonstrable experience of delivering and executing a successful operations expansion strategy
Strong leadership backed by a history of leading change in a quick-changing environment
Highly commercially orientated; able to demonstrate how manufacturing excellence can create competitive advantage to deliver and sustain business growth
Detailed understanding of quality systems and change control
Strong process orientation and ability to drive continuous improvement
Excellent interpersonal skills, proven track record of building strong relationships at all levels and ability to communicate appropriate expectations in relation to deliverables
Team orientated, works cooperatively and collaboratively with colleagues at a global level to achieve organizational goals
Strong verbal & written communication, networking and presentation skills
Success in implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing initiatives
Production cost accounting acumen
Proven Production planning, forecast and materials management experience
Cross-functional new product introduction and ramp-up experience
Due to US export control laws, must be a US citizen or permanent resident
To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within LCDG that may present access to export-controlled technical data, LCDG must assess whether candidates are “U.S. persons” as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15)
Responsibilities

Creation, further development and implementation of the plant's operations and technology roadmap based on the Group Strategy
Planning and implementation of investments, including budget planning
Responsibility for planning, controlling and optimising the entire supply chain processes
Managing the purchasing and production departments to ensure smooth operations
Analysing and improving supplier relationships and logistics processes
Implementation and application of modern methods such as lean management to increase efficiency
Ensuring occupational health and safety as well as legal regulations, including compliance with environmental and sustainability targets
This position will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the staff, maintenance program, supply chain management, safety and quality systems to support the manufacturing process and operations team, ensure products are delivered on schedule and within quality standards and meeting cost objectives
Reduce areas of scrap and waste to reduce cost (time, resources, etc.) and improve the cost of poor quality
Foster a team mentality between all departments
Have foresight to identify issues in the beginning phases that will impact quality and quantity of production
Key focus will be required to ensure effective & robust capacity planning, in conjunction with supply chain and commercial functions, with an objective to deliver operational excellence
Oversee multiple functions/departments including manufacturing, master scheduling, supply chain, production planning, raw material scheduling, value stream management, and support site based continuous improvement activities
Drive and sustain site capacity management during a substantial period of growth
Full cost management responsibility for the operations areas of the site
Reduce direct and indirect costs to substantially improve site profitability, with a specific focus on the reduction in cost of poor quality
Drive a systematic approach to planning and control of all operational management activities ensuring all departments operate safely, efficiently and effectively within budget
Complies to and promotes the company’s Safety and/or Quality Systems
Ensure the required manufacturing documentation is generated and maintained including product travelers, work instructions, acceptance test plans, test data sheets, etc
Work with, and develop, a strong site Operations management team, ensuring an aligned, motivated and skilled site workforce
Initiates and coordinates major site programs e.g. plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, process improvements
Takes personal responsibility for delivering high standards of customer service by anticipating meeting and exceeding customer expectations
Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the site, encouraging quality systems and LEAN/Six Sigma processes
A strong drive to implement standardized KPI reporting to measure site performance and drive productivity and efficiency improvements
The responsibilities of this position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations (“U.S. Export Control Laws”), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,663.00 - $86,766.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:

Chandler, AZ 85225: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person