A manufacturing organization in the Albany, NY metropolitan area is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead daily operations within an optics manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, on-site, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing production, guiding a skilled team, and continuously improving efficiency, quality, and output.

Position Overview:
 The Production Manager plays a key role in coordinating production activities from start to finish. In addition to managing people and processes, this role remains actively involved in manufacturing parts, maintaining equipment, and resolving production challenges in real time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate daily production operations within an optics manufacturing environment
• Actively participate in hands-on production and fabrication of optical components
• Lead, schedule, and support the production team to meet quality, delivery, and efficiency goals
• Plan and schedule production runs to align with demand and resource availability
• Ensure quality standards are met through consistent process control and inspection practices
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and other departments to support smooth workflows
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Troubleshoot production issues and equipment concerns as they arise
• Maintain and support production equipment to ensure reliable operation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and output