Operations Specialist

About the Role

Excelitas Technologies is seeking top new-graduate talent for its Operations Leadership Development Program. This is a two-year rotational program designed to develop emerging talent into the next generation of operations and supply chain professionals within manufacturing teams. The program involves two 12-month rotations across manufacturing sites, offering meaningful ownership of high-impact assignments and broad, cross-functional experience. Support includes a structured development curriculum, dedicated mentorship, and direct exposure to senior leadership.

Program Structure

• Two-year program with two 12-month rotations.
• Rotations are assigned based on business needs.
• Relocation between North American manufacturing sites is required during the program.

Rotation Opportunities

• OpEx Leader: Drive continuous improvement initiatives using the Excelitas Operating System (EOS).
• Manufacturing Engineer: Optimize processes, tooling, and production systems.
• Operations Supervisor: Lead production teams, manage production, and drive safety.
• Materials Planner: Focus on demand planning, inventory, and supply scheduling.
• Procurement Specialist: Handle supplier sourcing, negotiations, and supply chain strategy.
• Quality Engineer: Manage quality systems, perform root-cause analysis, and implement process control.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver measurable results on operations and supply chain assignments tied to real business objectives.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and drive data-informed decisions.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and site leadership.
• Apply continuous improvement principles through the Excelitas Operating System to reduce cost, cycle time, and waste.
• Present rotation outcomes and recommendations to the steering committee, site leaders, and executives.

Development & Mentorship

• Mentorship & Guidance: Regular 1:1s with the program director, program mentor, site leader, rotation manager, and HR.
• Annual LDP Summit: Features leadership panels, guest speakers, peer networking, and participant project presentations.
• End-of-Rotation Report-Outs: Present rotation outcomes to the steering committee, site leaders, and operational executives.
• Leadership Workshops: Includes leadership development sessions and industry training.
• Program Performance Reviews: Structured performance tracking and feedback provided at mid- and end-of-rotation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, completed within approximately 12 months of the program start date.
• Willingness and ability to relocate between manufacturing sites over the two-year program.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, work experience, or extracurricular involvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain is preferred.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is preferred.
• Experience working in an ISO9001, 14001, 13485 certified, and/or FDA QSR compliant environment is preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Pay Range

• $60,000 - $80,000 depending on experience.