Job Title:  Operations (Value Stream) Manager

At Zygo, your skills and insights will be integral to our core values of curiosity, collaboration, and persistence. For over 50 years, Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT, has been a global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced optical metrology systems, ultra-precise optical components, and complex electro-optical systems and assemblies. Join our team, where your expertise will drive innovative solutions, address complex technical challenges, and uphold the highest standards of precision and safety. We are seeking an Operations (Value Stream) Manager in our Middlefield, CT location.

As an Operations (Value Stream) Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of highly skilled associates in the manufacturing of ultra-precision components. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, safety, quality, supply chain, material planning, and other production to drive end-to-end delivery from order creation to customer acceptance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Value

• Manage the team toward achievement of daily and long-term key performance indicators tied to financial and operational metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement of the value stream at all levels and function as liaison with other functions and external customers.
• Provide strategic direction for value stream including long and short-range resource planning (labor, equipment) to ensure effective and profitable line function, adjusting to changing customer or business needs as required.
• Ensure EHS compliance is part of everyday activities while working cooperatively with the EH&S Manager to improve employee engagement in EHS initiatives.
• Execute manufacturing schedules based on information and requirements to plan production on-time delivery of products while meeting quality standards, and at the lowest possible cost.
• Achieve and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the internal and external customer. Ensure quick resolution and risk mitigation of any issues related to achieving Customer schedule.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing efforts to improve established metrics.
• Lead process improvement efforts that achieve highly capable processes and world class yield rates.
• Communicate and collaborate across the organization to gain information, receive feedback or suggestions, and to provide updates and information.
• Supervise production employees, including talent selection, performance management, required discipline, and employee development, ensuring compliance to legal and company requirements.
• Report and pro-actively escalate issues to senior management that may impact business objectives.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline, with 5-8 years' experience operating within a complex technical manufacturing environment.
• 5 years' experience leading and managing a team in operations environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically to develop and drive operational plans.
• Knowledge of business finance linking financial outcomes with operations actions and strategy.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience leading operational transformation combined with organizational, communication and leadership skills to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals at all levels.
• Works collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve results.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products for the purpose of data analysis and preparing presentations.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICIATIONS:

• Master’s Degree.
• Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt or equivalent Lean Manufacturing Certification.

Bring your passion and commitment to Zygo (can change to Zygo Navitar), where we are curious, collaborative, persistent, and confident, where safety and quality guide every step of our journey. Grow with us as we solve complex challenges, inspire confidence, and drive excellence in manufacturing.

Are you ready to expand the boundaries of possibility, simplify the complex, and embody the values that define our success? We welcome your unique perspective and invite you to join us!

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, retirement (401k), and paid time off programs. Compensation and position level will be set based on experience.

*Due to the nature of Zygo Navitar's programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code