DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING
LaserStar Technologies Corporation
Location
Orlando, Florida
Department
Manufacturing / Engineering
Reports To
Chief Operating Officer
Employment Status
Full-Time
Classification
Exempt
Work Location
On-site
Position Summary
LaserStar Technologies is seeking a hands-on Director of Manufacturing to lead daily manufacturing operations for advanced industrial laser systems, including laser welding, marking, engraving, cleaning, multi-axis laser systems with intelligent vision and related precision equipment.
The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for ensuring that products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with company quality standards. This position oversees production personnel, manufacturing processes, procurement, workflow planning, labor utilization, quality performance, and continuous-improvement initiatives.
The Director will work closely with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Service, and executive leadership to support customer delivery commitments, new product introductions, and improvements in manufacturing performance.
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within industrial machinery, electromechanical systems, precision equipment, laser systems, automation, electronics, or a related advanced-manufacturing environment.
The candidate must currently reside in the Central Florida region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and customer delivery expectations are met.
· Supervise, coach, and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors, technicians, assemblers, and production-support personnel.
· Plan and manage production workflows, labor allocation, work orders, shop-floor priorities, and resource requirements.
· Establish clear production goals and hold employees and supervisors accountable for results.
· Partner with Engineering to support new product introductions, design changes, manufacturing documentation, production readiness, and process improvements.
· Monitor and improve key manufacturing performance indicators, including on-time delivery, production throughput, labor efficiency and utilization, rework and scrap, first-pass yield, quality performance, inventory accuracy, and workplace safety.
· Identify production constraints and implement practical solutions to improve throughput, reduce delays, and increase operational consistency.
· Lead lean-manufacturing, 5S, standard-work, root-cause analysis, corrective-action, and continuous-improvement activities.
· Work with Purchasing and Supply Chain to support material availability, supplier coordination, inventory management, and production planning.
· Coordinate with Quality personnel to ensure manufacturing processes meet internal standards, customer requirements, inspection criteria, and documentation requirements.
· Ensure employees receive appropriate training on manufacturing procedures, safety practices, quality expectations, tools, equipment, and work instructions.
· Support make-or-buy evaluations, outsourcing decisions, equipment purchases, and manufacturing cost-reduction initiatives.
· Review production data and prepare reports identifying performance trends, operational risks, staffing needs, and corrective actions.
· Maintain a safe, organized, accountable, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.
· Provide regular manufacturing-performance updates to the COO and other members of senior leadership.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
· 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production management, operations, or related technical leadership.
· A minimum of 10+ years of direct supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment.
· Experience leading production teams in industrial machinery, electromechanical equipment, automation, electronics, precision equipment, laser systems, or comparable technical products.
· Demonstrated ability to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, delivery performance, and employee accountability.
· Strong understanding of production planning, manufacturing workflow, shop-floor management, quality control, inventory coordination, and labor utilization.
· Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, Service, and senior management.
· Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, root-cause problem solving, corrective and preventive action, and continuous-improvement practices.
· Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, production documentation, and manufacturing specifications.
· Proficiency with ERP or MRP systems, Microsoft Office applications, production-reporting tools, and manufacturing data.
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage competing priorities and make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Education
A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
A combination of relevant education, technical training, and directly applicable manufacturing leadership experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with laser systems, optics, motion control, CNC equipment, industrial automation, electronics assembly, or precision electromechanical manufacturing.
· Experience working in a privately held, small- to mid-sized U.S. manufacturing company.
· Familiarity with ISO-based quality-management systems, supplier-quality processes, test procedures, inspection requirements, and document control.
· Experience supporting custom, engineered-to-order, or configure-to-order technical products.
· Experience improving facility layouts, production cells, manufacturing processes, standard work, and material flow.
· Experience reducing rework, improving first-pass yield, shortening lead times, and increasing production capacity.
· Experience participating in capital-equipment selection and implementation.
· Familiarity with workplace safety requirements and manufacturing risk-management practices.
Leadership Expectations
The Director of Manufacturing is a senior operational leader. The qualified candidate is expected to be a visible and engaged leader who regularly works with employees on the manufacturing floor. The successful candidate will:
· Establish clear expectations and measurable performance standards.
· Address production, quality, staffing, and safety concerns promptly.
· Build accountability while maintaining a respectful and collaborative work environment.
· Develop supervisors and employees through coaching, feedback, and training.
· Promote cooperation among Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Sales, and Service.
· Use production data to make decisions and prioritize improvements.
· Balance immediate production requirements with longer-term operational improvements.
· Communicate manufacturing risks and resource needs clearly to executive leadership.
Measures of Success
· On-time production completion and customer delivery
· Product quality and first-pass yield
· Rework, scrap, and warranty-related trends
· Manufacturing labor efficiency
· Production throughput and lead time
· Inventory accuracy and material availability
· Safety performance
· Employee training and development
· Manufacturing cost control
· Completion of corrective actions
· Progress on continuous-improvement projects
· Effectiveness of communication and cross-functional coordination
Physical and Work Requirements
· Ability to work primarily in an office and manufacturing environment.
· Ability to walk through production areas and regularly engage with manufacturing personnel.
· Ability to use required personal protective equipment when entering designated manufacturing areas.
· Ability to inspect equipment, processes, and work areas.
· Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as required.
· Ability to occasionally lift or move items consistent with the requirements of a manufacturing leadership position.
· Some travel may be required for supplier visits, training, trade events, or other business purposes.
Experience Requirement
Ten years of relevant manufacturing or operations experience, including at least ten years in a supervisory or management role.
Pay: $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Language:
Location:
- Orlando, FL 32809 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
