Operations Specialist - Leadership Development Program

ENABLE your future through light.Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7500 employees focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination optical detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical semiconductor industrial consumer products scientific security defense and aerospace sectors.ENGAGE with us today and make your contribution to the future Join the team that leading technology companies turn to for cutting-edge photonic innovation. At Excelitas Technologies you are how we EXCEL.The OpportunityWe are seeking top new-graduate talent to join our Operations Leadership Development Program. This two-year rotational program is designed to invest in emerging talent and grow the next generation of operations and supply chain professionals within our manufacturing teams. Over two 12-month rotations across our manufacturing sites you will take on meaningful ownership of high-impact assignments while building broad cross-functional experience - supported by a structured development curriculum dedicated mentorship and direct exposure to senior leadership.Program StructureTwo-year program consisting of two 12-month rotations.Rotations assigned based on business needsRelocation between North American manufacturing sites over the course of the program.Rotation OpportunitiesOpEx Leader - Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the Excelitas Operating System EOS.Manufacturing Engineer - Optimize processes tooling and production systems.Operations Supervisor - Lead production teams manage production and drive safety.Materials Planner - Demand planning inventory and supply scheduling.Procurement Specialist - Supplier sourcing negotiations and supply chain strategy.Quality Engineer - Quality systems root-cause analysis and process control.What Youll DoOwn and deliver measurable results on operations and supply chain assignments tied to real business objectives.Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive data-informed decisions.Partner cross-functionally with engineering quality planning procurement and site leadership.Apply continuous improvement principles through the Excelitas Operating System to reduce cost cycle time and waste.Present rotation outcomes and recommendations to the steering committee site leaders and executives.Development & MentorshipMentorship & Guidance - Regular 11s with program director program mentor site leader rotation manager and HR.Annual LDP Summit - Leadership panels guest speakers peer networking and participant project presentations.End-of-Rotation Report-Outs - Present rotation outcomes to the steering committee site leaders and operational executives.Leadership Workshops - Leadership development sessions and industry training.Program Performance Reviews - Structured performance tracking and feedback at mid- and end-of-rotation.Throughout the program youll build the skills experience and network to grow a long-term career at Excelitas.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelors degree in Industrial Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain Management completed within ~12 months of the program start date.Willingness and ability to relocate between manufacturing sites over the two-year program.Demonstrated leadership through academics internships work experience or extracurricular involvement.Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing operations or supply chain is preferred.Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.Experience working in an ISO9001 14001 13485 certified andor FDA QSR compliant environment is preferred.Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.Benefits start day 1 Medical Dental Vision 401K Self-Managed Vacation Holiday Pay PAID MaternityPaternity leave Tuition Reimbursement Long-term and Short-term disability.Pay Range 60000 - 80000 depending on experienceJoin Excelitas Technologies for meaningful innovation a collaborative values-driven culture global growth opportunities and a workplace built on trust accountability and ownership.LI-AM1Equal OpportunityAffirmative Action EmployerMinoritiesFemalesDisabilityGender IdentitySexual OrientationExcelitas is seeking leaders and innovators to join our global team Visit httpsjobs.excelitas.com