Operations Director

Company is rapidly expanding with enhanced growth opportunity available.

PLX, Inc is a state-of-the-art optical technology company based in New York, providing vital solutions to fit the demands of a new generation of optical requirements by specializing in the development and manufacture of high accuracy complex optical structures that withstand non-optimal conditions. With a 65-year heritage at the forefront of innovation, PLX continues to transform optics by integrating innovative optical systems into the assemblies of critical defense, space and aerospace platforms. PLX is the leader in development and fabrication of monolithic and invariant optics, and the pioneers of hollow retroreflectors, such as the Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflectors and Periscopes (LTHR/LTHP). One of the core technologies is the patented system integration of optical structure technologies, the Monolithic Optical Structure Technology (M.O.S.T.™), which has thermally & environmentally stable sub-arcsecond performance in a compact form factor.

Reporting to the CTO the Operations Director is responsible for the operational side of the business including production, quality management and facilities and supports the sales, engineering, HR and accounting functions within PLX.

We are looking for an Operations Director who is highly motivated and responsible for companywide operations. This individual will report to the CTO, the Operations Director will lead the development and implementation of the company’s operational and strategic engineering goals. The Operations Director will supervise operations/engineering, production, sales and quality teams and the expansion of the business’ proprietary intellectual property portfolio.

Operations

• Have a comprehensive understanding of the operating environment and how changing conditions may affect the business.
• Ensure integrated day-to-day running of Engineering, Production, Quality, TL (Team Leaders), sales, logistics and procurement as well as the efficient and effective use of PLX ERP (Epicor, E11) system.
• Maintain operational control that visually communicates performance in all departments as well as the daily challenges to the CTO.
• Ensure that all aspects of the business are engaged in continuous improvement, regulatory and legal compliance as well as the highest standards of quality and safety.
• As part of the management team understand, review and mitigate risks to the business.

Cost Control

• Take responsibility for financial and operational targets and productivity, including the cost of quality of manufacturing and engineering.
• Understand and deploy the strategy, policies, and financial metrics throughout the company.

Engineering

• Create, communicate and implement engineering processes and procedures.
• Lead the engineering team in converting customer RFQs into workable solutions.
• Manage origination, development and publication of new intellectual property and related patent filings

PLX Group Management Team

• Work with the business development and sales team to generate and evaluate new opportunities.
• Represent operations and production in cross-functional product creation teams.
• Represent and be a key decision maker in relevant interactions with customers, suppliers, and key industry resources.

Qualifications:

• BS and/or MS in Engineering (Preferably ME) with at least 7 years of related experience in a high technology custom production environment is essential. Ideally experience of optics and opto-mechanical systems, tools, and design. Hands-on experience and understanding of optics and opto-mechanical best practices.
• Experience with optical tests such as interferometers, beam profilers, and metrology.
• Understanding of optical concepts such as ray aberrations, waves, diffraction, interference, Gaussian propagation, lasers, imaging, Interferometry etc.
• Proficient at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SolidWorks or similar.
• Master at setting up, using, and troubleshooting ERP systems (currently working with E11 by EPICOR)
• Knowledge of BAQ a plus
• Knowledge of Ansys and ray tracing a plus.
• Knowledge of IT and programing a plus.
• Able to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information. Collect and research data. Use mathematical and statistical analysis tools to formulate conclusions and data-driven decisions.

Required Skills of Executive Team Members

Dependability - your peers and subordinates must know they can depend on you.

• to be available to effectively manage important business issues whenever they arise.
• Acknowledge ownership and demonstrate leadership in resolving issues.
• escalate key issues and status to management promptly.
• Candor -communicate frankly and without sugar coating.
• ensure a culture of openness and fairness.
• be stable and trustworthy.
• deploy strategic goals into relevant objectives for your subordinates and peers.
• coach and mentor, your subordinates.

Flexibility

• React to change.
• Accept direction setting and coaching.
• Be responsible for achieving business goals.
• Do what needs to be done, not work to the clock.
• Be an example of best practice for all staff.
• Continuously demonstrate a strong work ethic

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self- starter and independent thinker
• Results driven
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong administration and time management skills
• Ability to take a systematic approach to daily operations
• Strong manufacturing knowledge background
• Confident leadership skills and be able to influence the team
• Facility with both financial and operational metrics for a manufacturing environment
• Can communicate effectively at all levels internal and external
• Capacity to multi-task
• Honest and communicative approach
• Focused and the ability to work on your own as well as leading the team are paramount

***Compensation: will be based on experience and knowledge regarding this role.***

Experience:

• Operations/production/engineering management: minimum 10 years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person