Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Avo Photonics ( is a dynamic contract engineering and manufacturing services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager who will help further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class manufacturing services. This position will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing. The successful candidate must be able to lead a team, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Production Line Managers
• Execute production build plans, as defined by the Director of Manufacturing, achieving customer performance, quality, and delivery requirements
• Continually monitor and optimize staffing levels, proactively anticipating future needs
• Ensure 100% compliance with Work Instructions by properly trained staff
• Define and oversee training programs; ensure team skillsets support a high-tech, high-speed production environment
• Resolve equipment and quality issues through close collaboration with Engineering
• Manage yield loss and quality issues proactively, enabling rapid corrective actions
• Drive performance through consistent floor presence by engaging with teams, providing feedback, and identifying improvement opportunities
• Foster a culture of accountability, effective communication, continuous improvement, and employee development
• Maintain clean, disciplined, and audit-ready environments

Requirements

• B.S. in Operations Management or a related technical discipline, or relevant experience
• 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, inclusive of supervisory roles of multi-shift operations
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications
• Ability to plan equipment capacity, staffing, space and material flow in a high technology manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience with personnel development planning in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate cross functionally with strong attention to detail

What we offer

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package
• Commitment to growth and development of our employees
• Rapidly growing company at the forefront of innovation and high-tech manufacturing
• Premium pay offered for second shift employees
• 4 x 10 schedule for weekend shift employees (Fri-Mon)

Now is the perfect time to join Avo Photonics—where your work matters, your development is supported, and your future can take flight.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employees. Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means.

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