Bright Machines · 5 days ago
Operations Manager
Florence, Kentucky
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBright Machines is an innovator in manufacturing focused on transforming the industry through intelligent automation. The Operations Manager will oversee day-to-day factory operations, ensuring production targets are met across various performance metrics while leading a team and collaborating with cross-functional departments.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end factory operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient production
Translate customer demand into executable production plans, aligning capacity, labor, and automation
Drive operational performance across KPIs—OEE, on-time delivery, cost, labor efficiency, scrap, and throughput
Optimize equipment, staffing, materials, and quality systems; lead NPI, line expansions, and automation ramp-ups
Maintain SOPs, MES documentation, and training materials while promoting Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
Build organizational capability, set expectations, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and safety
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure alignment and compliance
Ensure clear communication across shifts, teams, leadership, and customer-facing stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred
8+ years of operations or manufacturing leadership, with 3–5 years in automated or high-volume production environments
Proven experience managing cross-functional teams across Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance
Track record of driving operational KPIs (OEE, on-time delivery, cost, labor efficiency, throughput, scrap) and delivering measurable results
Experience leading NPI, line expansions, and ramp-up of automated or semi-automated manufacturing cells
Strong knowledge of automated manufacturing systems, MES/ERP, Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with a focus on results and operational excellence
Commitment to safety, quality, and delivering reliable customer outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Preferred
Experience in electronics, electro-mechanical, or high-tech manufacturing environments
Exposure to high-mix, low-volume, or configurable manufacturing operations
Knowledge of A3/8D problem-solving, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement frameworks
Prior experience implementing design-for-manufacturing (DFM) or design-for-automation (DFA) practices
Global or multi-site operations leadership experience
Company
Bright Machines
Bright Machines brings together flexible factory robots with intelligent software, production data and machine learning.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$437MKey Investors
BlackRockJP Morgan ChaseEclipse Ventures
2024-06-25Series C· $106M
2024-06-25Debt Financing· $20M
2022-10-30Debt Financing· $32M
Leadership Team
Paolo Avagliano
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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