Production Lead

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We are seeking an exceptional Production Lead to join our growing Supply Chain team.

About the job

Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.

This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Who We Are

We are changing the norm by being customer focused, technology led.

viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months—whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next- broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In less than 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 150, and have added top cloud service providers to our growing customer base. We have only just gotten started -- our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ BN connectivity industry.

We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:

• Fearless Innovation we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better

• Forward Together we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed

• Integrity Over Everything we believe in long term relationships and doing what is right, always

• Nimble, Always we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble

• Be the Bar we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it

What You Will Do

Responsible for overseeing and assigning production employees to their specific areas. Implementing performance measures and ensuring production goals are met. Ensures production resources including materials and equipment are available as needed to maintain production schedules.

• Leading, assigning work to, training, and meeting quality standards for our product driven by customer demand.
• Ensures that production employees are handling products properly.
• Training of new employees or employees who need re-training. Document progress.
• Understanding Odoo and scheduling requirements.
• Quality spot checks with proper documentation.
• Fluent in understanding ERP and scheduling requirements
• Ensuring that all required tasks of the production supervisor are completed safely and efficiently through meeting the company quality standards.
• Assuming Sr. Lead responsibilities when the Sr. Lead is not available.
• Maintaining a neat and clean work area free of trash debris, plastic, cardboard, etc.
• Performs additional duties as required.

What You Will Bring

• Familiar with Production procedures, policies, goals and objectives.
• Able to use tools properly (e.g., drills, hammers, utility knife, sockets, pliers, and wrenches).
• Exercise caution and strict adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Outstanding leadership and able to communicate with team.
• Ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn. The ability to learn quickly and continuously and maintain a flexible and adaptive mindset necessary for a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, self-driven mindset where your growth is dependent on you.
• Creative problem solving; if you don't know the answer, you’ll know how to find a way to it.
• Multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them accordingly.

Why Join Us

• ???? Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.

• ???? Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.

• ????Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.

• ????️ Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion
• ????401(k) Match – We offer company match to help you plan for your future.
• ???? Benefits Overview-- To view our comprehensive benefits package CLICK HERE

Shifts:

1st Shift 6AM-3:30 PM

2nd Shift 3:30PM-1:00 AM

Ready to Build the Future? Apply now