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Manager of Operations and Engineering

Profile                                                                                                                                                                                               

This person must possess a demonstrated track record of quantifiable results in new business generation, cost reduction and quality improvement in the optical coating environment.  This role leads EMF manufacturing and engineering to consistently meet customer requirements and to meet or exceed EMF goals. Strong problem-solving skills and a propensity for systemic solutions place her/him at the center of the company’s activities.  An effective leader, this person is a master of leading teams and individuals with the processes of: setting priorities, project management, and systematic implementation that stays in place.   As the key driver of continuous improvement through revenue generation, quality improvement, and cost reduction, this person is relentless in pursuit of excellence.  An effective trainer herself/himself, s/he leads by example to create an environment where constant acquisition of new skills, growth in capability and outstanding quality is the source of employee pride and profit.

Qualification                                                                                                               

Bachelors degree in optics, physics, or engineering. MBA preferred.  More than five years experience in both manufacturing and engineering supervision is required.  Candidate must possess extensive experience in optical thin film coating unit operations and design.  Experience with effectively implementing and maintaining a disciplined, systematic approach to manufacturing and engineering is required.  Experience with thin film coatings is desirable.  Experience with IT administration, system design and implementation is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge                                                                                                    

Leadership
Supervision
Team building
Quality systems
Project management at all levels in the organization
Problem solving
Technology/ capability development
World Class Manufacturing
Financial literacy
Planning/Scheduling
Margin improvement
Process design, optimization and analysis
Personnel Management
Presentation/communication
Strong mechanical skills

Qualifications                                                                                                             

Results-oriented
Team-oriented
Practical
Communicative
Innovative
Inspiring
Persuasive
Resourceful
Persistent
Consistent
Organized
Focused
Passionately committed to earning business

Duties & Responsibilities                                                                                                        

Responsible for the activities of Production, Engineering, Purchasing, IT & information systems and Facilities departments.  Ensures the profitability of the company through the creation, implementation and direction of effective manufacturing systems and engineering projects.  Budget responsibility for Operations, Engineering, Safety and Training.  Profit and Loss responsibility for all operational function.  The Production Manager, Facilities Manager, the Engineers, and IT report to her/him.  Participates in EMF management Team.

REPORTING                                                                                                                            

President/CEO

Sales Director


PROFILE                                                                                                                                 

This person must possess a demonstrated track record of quantifiable results in new business generation and revenue growth in the optical coating market.  S/he excels in new business development and management of resources.  An experienced team builder, this person has a track record of technical, consultative selling with a service-based value proposition.  S/he is intensely goal-oriented and driven.  As a multi-faceted thinker, this person is adept at positioning and selling capabilities, products and solutions.  Imaginative and practical, s/he drives the product development program which mines current capabilities for finished goods.

QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                    

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required
Has sold optical thin films
Sales force direction and management
Trade show management
Account management
Has substantially grown a customer base for an optical coating company

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE                                                                                                          

Technical, consultative selling
Applications identification and development
Knowledge of optical principles
Relationship selling
Budgeting
Personnel management
Prospect generation and lead qualification
Demonstrated rapport builder with customers

CHARACTERISTICS                                                                                                                 

Passionately committed to earning business
Quantifiable results oriented
Organized
Driven
Over-achiever
Positive
Persuasive
Leader
Thorough
Team builder/oriented
Works well across the hierarchy
Works well with engineers and production

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES                                                                                                 

Manages the Sales Engineers and Marketing/Sales Assistant to meet corporate goals
Participates on the Senior Management Team (STM)
Must be able to penetrate new markets with existing technology
P&L responsibility for the Marketing/Sales Budget

Resumes can be submitted to Sunday Earle - E-mail: Sunday@emf-corp.com  Fax: 800-456-3227