Precision Optical Operations Manager - Precision Optics Manufacturing ilocatum - 5.0 Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave AD&D insurance Disability insurance 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Gym membership Qualifications Capacity requirements planning (CRP) Statistics Financial forecasting Managerial strategic planning Data visualization software proficiency Quality control statistical data analysis Resource planning methods Business intelligence report generation Six Sigma methodology implementation Engineering process optimization Metrics Reporting

ISO 9001

Change management Manufacturing facility experience Key Performance Indicators Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Long-term financial planning Managing manufacturing teams Operational excellence initiatives Manufacturing Demand forecasting for production planning Quality improvement programs in engineering Factory experience Cross-functional team management Manufacturing company experience Cross-functional communication Statistical analysis tools Full Job Description Operations Manager, Precision Optics Manufacturing Clearwater, FL | Full-Time | $120,000 to $160,000 per year | Relocation Provided Lead a high-tech optical manufacturing facility and shape its growth from the shop floor to the executive table. Must-Haves 10+ years of technical experience in industrial or manufacturing environments BS in Optics, Engineering, or a technical discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven cross-functional leadership in a matrixed manufacturing environment Experience with capacity planning, forecasting, annual planning, and KPI development Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and statistical quality tools

ISO 9001

experience in manufacturing Problem-solving with 8D, A3, and DMAIC Minitab, JMP , or similar statistical software Change-management experience driving real adoption U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency (ITAR/EAR role) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt within 18 months of hire What You'll Do Lead all plant operations , including staffing, budgets, inventory, quality, and On-Time Delivery Support the VP of Operations on long-range planning, forecasts, and KPI reporting Set factory policies, goals, and procedures Coach and develop managers and supervisors Partner with Sales to bring new products and capabilities into the facility Own the Continuous Improvement and 6S programs Turn operational and financial data into clear action plans Lead high-level quality discussions with key customers Qualify and audit new suppliers with Supply Chain Champion a strong safety culture and OSHA compliance Nice-to-Haves Optical coatings or optical fabrication experience ERP/MES experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar) Power BI or Tableau reporting Knowledge of Military Specifications Testing and inspection methods and equipment Compensation and Benefits $120,000 to $160,000 base salary Relocation to Clearwater, FL provided Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with 3% match Generous PTO and paid parental leave Tuition, daycare, and gym reimbursement Life, AD&D, and disability coverage About the Company An established advanced manufacturer of precision optical products with multiple facilities across the U.S.