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Manufacturing Manager - Swing Shift (M-F 2:00PM to 10:30PM)

nLIGHT, Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Oregon, Hillsboro
20795 Northwest Cornell Road (Show on map)
Oct 11, 2025
Description About nLIGHT At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market. We are a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace & defense applications, to name a few. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made, but also changing the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT is a publicly listed company (NASDAQ: LASR). The Manufacturing Manager oversees all production activities, leading supervisors, leads, technicians, and specialists to achieve targets for safety, quality, yield, delivery, cost, and cycle time. Implements strategic programs such as lean manufacturing initiatives. Engages daily with multiple teams and ensures production processes are carried out across manufacturing departments. This role is responsible for leading and supporting staff development and production operations on the clean room floor. This position is on swing shift, Monday through Friday from 2:00PM to 10:30PM. Responsibilities: Establishes production schedules with planning and business groups and executes against schedule to meet goals for revenue, on-time delivery, and lead-time. Provides leadership and collaboratively defines the direction for new and existing products. Collaborates with senior management and cross-functional teams to set and achieve production goals. Identifies and addresses bottlenecks to ensure adequate, cost-effective capacity. Drives execution through active management of Supervisors, Leads, Technicians and Specialists to meet quality, yield, delivery, cost, and cycle-time goals. Implements key strategic programs including lean manufacturing. Ensures a safe work environment for all employees; reinforces safety culture, supports incident investigations, and leads by example. Responsible for employee performance management; motivates and facilitates continuous learning and development, conducts annual performance appraisals, and provides timely feedback and recognition. Monitors and approves employee time and attendance records in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Manages training programs and leads team developmentto achieve output goals. Leads and reports out in manufacturing/metric meetings. Identifies staffing needs and assists with hiring and capacity planning. Leads LEAN, 5-S, Value Stream Mapping, and Continuous improvement activities. Ensures quality and delivery deadlines and works with R&D and applications teams to boost process efficiency and product yield. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering or business discipline preferred 10+ years in high-tech manufacturing, including 5+ years in management Skilled in production methodologies, KPIs, and lean techniques. Hands-on experience in deployment of lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., material pull/kanban, visual management, one-piece flow, value-stream mapping, 5S) Proven leadership and team building skills Demonstrated ability to successfully work with minimal direction. Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse teams. Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. Advanced MS Office skills. Six Sigma Black Belt preferred. nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensive COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary, level based on experience, education and skills: Manufacturing Manager: $90,000 to $119,000 annually Other Compensation and Benefits Target Cash Bonus of 6% of earned wages Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 10 paid Holidays Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Aflac Supplemental Insurance Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty Tuition Assistance Program Pet Insurance nLIGHT is subject to US Export Control regulations. To qualify for this position, you must be a US Person (that is, a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual granted asylum or refugee status). Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 566-4460 or [emailprotected]. E-Verify Participation: nLIGHT participates in the E-Verify program. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information, please review the following notices: E-Verify Participation Poster Right to Work Poster