viaPhoton · 1 month ago
Production Lead
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$19/hr - $20/hrviaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. The Production Lead will oversee and assign production employees, implement performance measures, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and training new employees.
Data CenterHardwareTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing and assigning production employees to their specific areas
Implementing performance measures and ensuring production goals are met
Ensures production resources including materials and equipment are available as needed to maintain production schedules
Leading, assigning work to, training, and meeting quality standards for our product driven by customer demand
Ensures that production employees are handling products properly
Training of new employees or employees who need re-training
Document progress
Understanding Odoo and scheduling requirements
Quality spot checks with proper documentation
Fluent in understanding ERP and scheduling requirements
Ensuring that all required tasks of the production supervisor are completed safely and efficiently through meeting the company quality standards
Assuming Sr. Lead responsibilities when the Sr. Lead is not available
Maintaining a neat and clean work area free of trash debris, plastic, cardboard, etc
Performs additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Responsible for overseeing and assigning production employees to their specific areas
Implementing performance measures and ensuring production goals are met
Ensures production resources including materials and equipment are available as needed to maintain production schedules
Leading, assigning work to, training, and meeting quality standards for our product driven by customer demand
Ensures that production employees are handling products properly
Training of new employees or employees who need re-training. Document progress
Understanding Odoo and scheduling requirements
Quality spot checks with proper documentation
Fluent in understanding ERP and scheduling requirements
Ensuring that all required tasks of the production supervisor are completed safely and efficiently through meeting the company quality standards
Assuming Sr. Lead responsibilities when the Sr. Lead is not available
Maintaining a neat and clean work area free of trash debris, plastic, cardboard, etc
Performs additional duties as required
Familiar with Production procedures, policies, goals and objectives
Able to use tools properly (e.g., drills, hammers, utility knife, sockets, pliers, and wrenches)
Exercise caution and strict adherence to safety policies and procedures
Outstanding leadership and able to communicate with team
Ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn
A proactive, self-driven mindset where your growth is dependent on you
Creative problem solving; if you don't know the answer, you'll know how to find a way to it
Multi-tasking with the ability to handle multiple inquiries at once and prioritize them accordingly
Benefits
Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion
401(k) Match – We offer company match to help you plan for your future.
Company
viaPhoton
viaPhoton provides fiber solutions for all data center environments.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
viaPhoton has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$106MKey Investors
Trinity Capital
2022-05-05Series Unknown· $20M
2022-05-05Debt Financing· $80M
2020-01-23Series Unknown· $6M
Leadership Team
Baber Abbas
CEO and Co-Founder
Wasif Khan
CFO / Co-Founder
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