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About viaPhoton

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

viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.

About the Role

You'll own the day-to-day operations of our production floor and lead a team of skilled technicians. You'll coordinate schedules, solve problems on the fly, lead continuous improvement, and make sure we're delivering quality products on time. If you like a team that's moving fast and want to make a real impact, this is your role.

Supervise production schedules and coordinate teams to meet customer orders and delivery deadlines

Monitor production processes, identify bottlenecks, and lead improvements to boost efficiency

Lead daily production meetings to review goals, performance metrics, and address team concerns

Develop manufacturing schedules, allocate labor and capital resources, and manage labor expenses

Keep equipment maintained, enforce safety guidelines, and make sure quality standards are met

Evaluate employees, manage the labor pool, and create or recommend manufacturing policies and procedures

What You'll Bring

Have proven experience in manufacturing operations management, preferably in fiber optics

Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, or strong vocational or technical education

Have 3+ years of manufacturing experience with proven leadership ability

Are self-motivated with careful problem-solving and decision-making skills

Communicate clearly and can manage multiple priorities at once

Can pick up new methods quickly and adapt to changing needs on the floor

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What's in it for you?

Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1

401(k) with match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period

Flexible PTO that grows over time

10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays

Monthly team events

Annual bonus

Shift differential for 2nd shift

Click here to view our full benefits overview.

Location: Naperville, IL

Schedule: 2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 base, plus annual bonus

We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We provide reasonable accommodations and adjustments throughout the hiring process. If you need one, please let us know. Any personal data you share with us is handled confidentially and in line with applicable data protection law.