
Careers
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.