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Director of Operations

We’re hiring a Director of Operations to lead our local manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building scalable systems, solving complex challenges, and delivering high-performance results in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines and revenue goals
  • Manage inventory levels and material flow to support efficient, on-time builds
  • Own quality processes, internal investigations, and ISO compliance
  • Oversee logistics, including shipping, receiving, and U.S. import/export compliance (HTS, EAR, Carnet)
  • Drive customer order fulfillment and support operational review of contracts and documentation
  • Coordinate with engineering, service, and sales teams to align on product builds and readiness
  • Participate in NPI and ECN processes, identifying operational impacts of design or process changes
     

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or logistics leadership
  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve systems, and scale operations
  • Strong ERP/MRP experience and familiarity with ISO-certified quality systems
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
     

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with U.S. export compliance regulations
  • Background in optics, electronics, instrumentation, or precision hardware
  • Experience supporting engineering-driven production and long product life cycles
     

Why Join Photon Kinetics

  • Work in a collaborative environment with deep technical expertise and a commitment to quality
  • Be a key contributor in a company where your decisions directly impact performance
  • Help build the operational foundation for the next generation of optical test solutions
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect to learn more.

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Solutions include optical fiber preform analyzers and test systems for characterizing the geometric and transmissive properties of fibers, as well as fiber handling and other test automation products that help minimize both measurement time and cost.