About the Job

Operations Manager

Woburn, Massachusetts

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to help lead and scale our manufacturing operations in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of manufacturing, purchasing, inventory management, shipping, logistics, and operational processes.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, leading teams, and driving operational performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting continued growth while helping build the systems and operational discipline required for a scalable manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead day-to-day production activities and workflow coordination
• Manage production schedules and priorities
• Monitor labor utilization, productivity, and operational performance
• Support manufacturing teams in meeting quality, delivery, and efficiency goals
• Drive accountability and communication across the operation

Purchasing, Materials & Inventory

• Oversee purchasing, materials planning, and inventory activities
• Ensure material availability to support production schedules
• Improve inventory accuracy and inventory control processes
• Work with suppliers to improve delivery performance and responsiveness
• Support cost reduction and sourcing initiatives

Shipping & Logistics

• Oversee shipping, receiving, warehousing, and fulfillment activities
• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and shipped on time
• Improve logistics processes and operational efficiency
• Monitor operational metrics and customer service performance

Process Improvement & Systems

• Improve operational workflows and business processes
• Support ERP utilization and process discipline
• Develop and track operational KPIs
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop production and operational personnel
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Support employee development and operational training
• Promote a positive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations leadership experience
• Experience managing production, purchasing, inventory, and logistics functions
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, industrial products, lighting, optics, or related industries
• Experience leading cross-functional operational teams
• Inventory management and planning experience
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with product costing and operational performance metrics

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you will help:

• Improve production scheduling and execution
• Strengthen purchasing and inventory performance
• Improve on-time delivery and customer responsiveness
• Increase operational visibility and accountability
• Support ERP process discipline and operational reporting
• Improve efficiency, throughput, and overall operational performance

This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role within a growing technology and manufacturing organization.

You will work closely with senior leadership while gaining exposure to advanced optics, LED technology, electronics manufacturing, product development, and supply chain operations across multiple businesses.

The role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact, help shape operational strategy, and grow alongside an expanding organization.