Lightera

Night Shift Operations Manager

Lightera  •  Carrollton, GA (Onsite)  •  14 days ago
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Job Description

The basic purpose and function of this position is to manage the product output in the Cable manufacturing areas. Provide support and guidance for the supervisors. Ensure consistency in job delegation, job placement, hiring, performance and discipline. Implement programs that will reduce scrap and rework of materials and lead to the manufacturing of a quality product.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Managing the supervisor’ efforts on production, maintenance, quality, personnel, and raw materials, shipping and manufacturing processes.
  • Managing the quality initiative, results, customer complaints, trouble shooting of the supervisors.
  • Implementing continuous process improvement.
  • Planning and planning flow of product.
  • Managing information flow between departments and supervisors.
  • Administration of company policies consistently.
  • Meeting customer quality, delivery and special request requirements.
  • Staffing and planning for current and future manpower needs.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Management or Engineering.
  • Previous manufacturing experience.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Applications.
  • Good time management and setting priorities skills.
  • Background in managing labor, materials and cost.

Decision Making Requirements

  • Direction on how manufacturing areas will achieve goals of: on-time shipments, product flow, scheduling.
  • Personnel administration decisions based on company policies.
  • Product quality decisions.
  • Staffing and manpower level.

Direction Given and/or Received

  • Product scheduling and product mix.
  • Human relations/personnel issues.
  • Maintenance/project items.
  • Housekeeping and storage instructions.
  • Process improvement.
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About Lightera

Lightera is a global leader in optical fiber and connectivity solutions. Built on a legacy of expertise in optical science, we provide high-performance solutions that enable faster, more reliable, and sustainable connections for businesses, communities, and industries worldwide.  

With operational headquarters in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A., Lightera serves customers across telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing markets.  

Lightera is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a pioneer in advancing the next generation of infrastructure through integrated solutions in connectivity, energy, and mobility, to create a safe, peaceful, and sustainable world. 

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Norcross, Georgia (US)
Year Founded
2025
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