Production Control Specialist

Composing the core of a brighter world 

 

Lightera has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proven track record of being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing, manufacturing and supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders, customers and employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face. 

  

 

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies. 

 

 

JOB PURPOSE: Lightera, a leading manufacturer of optical fiber, cable and apparatus has an Production Control Specialist position available at our fiber manufacturing facility located in Norcross, Georgia. This position will support a very dynamic, high-tech, and high-volume process that runs 24/7.

 

 

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Management, or related field or Proven experience with pursuit of degree.

 

 

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5 years of supply chain or manufacturing experience.

 

 

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

 

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Experience and understanding of optical fiber production process and customer requirements

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe and promote facility safety procedures and culture
• Daily updates to Dashboards and production control tools
• Communicate with Fiber sales on order priorities to ensure orders are completed on time
• Manage PTS / SAP production tools
• Optimize inventory utilization and fiber select processes to ensure FIFO methods are obtained
• Identify, trouble-shoot and resolve issues impacting on time delivery
• Support continuous improvement of the order fulfillment process
• Support the production scheduling personnel and shipping and receiving teams
• Communicate with customer service team on ship dates and issues related to orders
• Provide documents to shipping for exports orders as needed
• RMA processing as requested
• Manage Offline coloring selections and management process

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Provides input into new processes and implements operational plans that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors.
• Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices and approaches.
• Ability to research, troubleshoot and independently resolve issues throughout the order fulfillment process.
• Ability to use ad-hoc data collection and analysis tools
• Establishes operational plans for job area with mid-term impact on results (e.g., less than 1 year).
• Strong computer skills including Excel and SQL
• Self-motivated, independent worker, strong time management skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams using collaborative tools such as web based meeting management, action plans, process maps that can quickly and clearly illustrate the problem that needs to be solved or process that needs to be improved.

 

 

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discover new solutions for the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan. 

  

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean, organized work area, wearing, and properly storing all personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority. 

  

If you'd like to be part of an energetic, world leader in optic fiber solutions, please apply through our Career portal at https://lightera.com/about-us/. 

  

Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position  

  

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.