VP of Operations

Lumencor, Inc., based in Beaverton, Oregon, manufactures high-performance solid state lighting subsystems, "light engines," for bioanalytical instruments, medical devices, life science research tools and industrial applications like wafer defect inspection devices, quality control, and metrology. Products are sold worldwide to equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, laboratories, individual researchers and industrial leaders. The company is seeking a VP of Operations to join Lumencor leadership team.

Job Summary: The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for the various department functions that ensure Lumencor consistently meets commercial and manufacturing operations targets. This position oversees the operational pipeline from order processing to product shipment, which requires increasing operational efficiencies and reducing costs. Direct reports for manufacturing and commercial operations, include but may not be limited to key department managers and directors of Customer Care, Information Technology (IT), Procurement, Production, Quality, Service and Training. Success in this role is measured by the degree to which Lumencor’s production team can provide for the needs of our customers with the best quality products and services, delivered in a timely manner. The V.P.O. should foster a cooperative team environment where innovation and problem solving are supported and every individual feels pride in their contributions. This position requires collaboration across the organization to deliver operational excellence and facilitate ongoing quality improvements.

This is not a remote position; a successful candidate will be working in our office in Beaverton, OR.

1. Direct and manage Customer Care, Information Technology (IT), Procurement, Production, Quality, Service and Training departments to ensure production is aligned with established manufacturing and commercial objectives and goals.
2. Provide strategic direction, vision, and leadership to guide reports including coaching, mentoring, staff development, team building, and performance management.
3. Develop strategies and initiatives to support and grow productivity, quality and fiscal corporate objectives.
4. Establish and utilize key performance indicators based on S.M.A.R.T. goals for measuring performance in the areas of quality, safety, cost, capacity, operational efficiency and staff productivity.
5. Ensure that as the company grows production capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness.
6. Work with department directors in developing capital expenditure strategies which improve efficiencies, foster cost savings and enhance revenue.
7. Develop and champion business continuity planning within manufacturing.
8. Communicate ongoing business climate changes impacting manufacturing and supply chain to the Executive Team.
9. Ensure all aspects of the operation meet requirements from purchase of raw materials to timely customer delivery.
10. Oversee production resources and processes while maintaining established corporate metrics for quality and on-time delivery and safety standards.
11. Initiate and manage continuous improvement projects to resolve production challenges and advance efficiencies.
12. Direct enterprise IT objectives and scale infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing team of local and remote staff.
13. Work with C-suite team to assess current staffing and plan for future management and staffing needs, including development and management of training programs.
14. Maintain a level of industry knowledge through participation in industry associations and independent research.
15. Champion continuous improvement of business systems and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability, resolving obstacles that may hinder your team from on-time delivery.
16. Provide effective leadership for the organization through a demonstration of experience, and judgment that promotes a culture of respect, transparency, accountability and operational excellence.

1. A 4-year Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering or a directly related field
2. 10 years of progressively responsible manufacturing operations, leadership and strategy experience in low to medium volume manufacturing environments; demonstrated knowledge of ISO 13485 standards
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Demonstrated leadership in Manufacturing Operations of complex electro‐optical devices; 6S, Lean, Six Sigma or other TQM process improvement
5. Demonstrated ability in systems/process development and improvement to enhance performance and scalability
6. Demonstrated leadership in leveraging world class ERP, PLM, MES tools to optimize capacity planning, material movement, manufacturing floor management, and both internal and external (customers, suppliers, etc.) reporting
7. Prior experience with reporting to outside directors and investors and in managing Board communications
8. Proactive, self-management and collaborative work style

• MBA or MS in relevant scientific discipline

• At Lumencor, our standards are high. We continually push to deliver the best lighting solutions the industry has ever seen. We do this by relying on the talent and ingenuity of our staff. Our Information Technology team members are industry professionals who understand their professional efforts result in success for their team and the company. We look for people who can think critically and creatively; people who can dream big and act responsibly as they push past boundaries in an ethical and collaborative manner. Lumencor found its beginnings in challenging the status quo by recognizing and executing on the very best of what is possible; this fundamental quality permeates through the culture of the company to this day.
  If this describes the type of team you would like to be a part of, we want to speak with you!
  Lumencor believes in a healthy work environment for all employees, and fosters teamwork and respect for others while adhering to ethical work practices. We offer a full package of employees' health, dental and vision insurance as well as many other perks. Our working culture rewards effort and success while embracing imagination and diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.