Director of Operations Job at Photon Kinetics, Beaverton, OR

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  • Photon Kinetics
  • Beaverton, OR

Job Description

Job Description

We’re hiring a  Director of Operations to lead our local manufacturing, logistics, and fulfillment operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on building scalable systems, solving complex challenges, and delivering high-performance results in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead production planning and scheduling to meet customer delivery timelines and revenue goals
  • Manage inventory levels and material flow to support efficient, on-time builds
  • Own quality processes, internal investigations, and ISO compliance
  • Oversee logistics, including shipping, receiving, and U.S. import/export compliance (HTS, EAR, Carnet)
  • Drive customer order fulfillment and support operational review of contracts and documentation
  • Coordinate with engineering, service, and sales teams to align on product builds and readiness
  • Participate in NPI and ECN processes, identifying operational impacts of design or process changes
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, supply chain, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or logistics leadership
  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve systems, and scale operations
  • Strong ERP/MRP experience and familiarity with ISO-certified quality systems
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with U.S. export compliance regulations
  • Background in optics, electronics, instrumentation, or precision hardware
  • Experience supporting engineering-driven production and long product life cycles
Why Join Photon Kinetics
  • Work in a collaborative environment with deep technical expertise and a commitment to quality
  • Be a key contributor in a company where your decisions directly impact performance
  • Help build the operational foundation for the next generation of optical test solutions
  • Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or connect to learn more.

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