Equipment Operations Manager Jobs in Rochester, NH

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The backbone of the Internet is a series of high-tech subsea fiber optic cables deployed throughout the globe - SubCom has deployed over 50% of them. Our employees ensure data communications networks are engineered, manufactured, deployed to the highest standards, enabling faster and more reliable connectivity to communities worldwide. Every member of the SubCom team plays a role in an end-to-end process that is critical to enterprises, governments, big cities, and rural towns.
We encourage, expect, and value creativity, thoughtful risk taking, openness to change, and diverse perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned applicant seeking a new and exciting challenge, or you're new to the workforce and looking for a flexible, rewarding, and fast-paced position with an innovative and stable organization (since 1953), SubCom has opportunities to advance your career.
Position Overview:
This position reports to the VP, Manufacturing Ops and Director, SCS Manufacturing. The Manufacturing Operations and Systems Project Manager leads cross-functional initiatives that strengthen day-to-day production operations while delivering system-focused projects that enhance reliability, digital capability, and workflow efficiency. The role blends operational problem-solving with structured project management, ensuring that manufacturing systems, equipment integrations, and process improvements directly support stable, predictable, and high-performing operations. Embedded within the production environment, this position serves as a key connector across manufacturing operations, engineering, IT, maintenance, quality, and senior leadership to align priorities, reduce risk, and drive sustainable improvements.
Responsibilities and Duties: (*Indicates an Essential Function)
Operational Stability and Production Support

• Monitor production lines for early indicators of drift, bottlenecks, or instability impacting throughput, cost or quality.
• Lead rapid response efforts during unplanned downtime, coordinating cross-functional teams to restore operations and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct structured root-cause analysis and ensure corrective and preventive actions CAPA are implemented,tracked and sustained.
• Maintain operational dashboards, KPIs, and escalation pathways that support real-time decision-making.
• Assess operational impacts of new equipment, process changes, or product introductions.
• Partner with Finance to develop accurate cost positions, CAPEX requests, and productivity tracking
• Author clear, professional presentations to support CAPEX justification and communicate complex concepts concisely to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Systems Integration and Project Delivery

• Manage projects involving MES, CMMS, automation platforms, digital tools, and equipment-supporting systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and automation teams to define and validate system requirements aligned with operational needs.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and commissioning of new systems and production handoff.
• Troubleshoot system-related issues that affect production performance, data integrity or workflow reliability.
• Identify and implement for small-scale automation or digital enhancements that reduce manual steps and operational risk.

Data, Analytics, and Continuous Improvement

• Analyze downtime data, system logs, and operational metrics to identify chronic issues and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on system reliability, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Improve workflows, digital processes, and material flow to reduce friction, delays and production stoppages.
• Participate in FMEA and risk reviews, ensuring both operational and system-related risks are identified and mitigated.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Coordination

• Serve as the liaison across production, engineering, IT, maintenance, quality and leadership teams for operational and system initiatives.
• Facilitate alignment on project scope, priorities, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and operational impacts clearly at all organizational levels.
• Influence adoption of best practices in both manufacturing operations and systems usage across the factory.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, systems implementation, process engineering, or project management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, process, and system domains.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies including root-cause analysis and FMEA.
• Ability to interpret complex performance data, system logs, and operational metrics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven cross-functional coordination capability
• Comfortable working regularly on the production floor in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience implementing or upgrading MES, CMMS, automation systems, or digital manufacturing tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, or reliability engineering practices.
• Ability to develop or refine SOPs, system documentation, and training materials.
• Proven success leading cross-functional projects without formal authority.
• Exposure to high-mix/low-volume or high-volume continuous manufacturing environments.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Candidates for positions with SubCom must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not
available for this position.
Our selection procedure is based on local, state and federal law. Please be sure to attach a resume to your application. We are not able to consider applications without a resume.
BENEFITS
SubCom offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverages, FSA, HSA, generous vacation, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with generous company match. Additionally, some positions may be eligible for shift differential. Note: If the posting is for an internship position, delete all benefit information.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYER OPPORTUNITY
SubCom is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables - the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century, SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times since its entry into the communications industry in 1955.
SUBCOM'S CORE VALUES
Quality - Accountability - Teamwork - Innovation