Operations Specialist - Leadership Development Program

Location: Billerica, Massachusetts, United States; relocation between North American manufacturing sites is required during the two-year program.

Salary: $60,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global is a global photonics technology company serving biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense, and aerospace markets.

What you will do

• Complete two 12-month rotations across manufacturing operations and supply chain functions.
• Own operational and supply chain assignments tied to measurable business results.
• Analyze operational data, identify improvement opportunities, and support data-informed decisions.
• Partner with engineering, quality, planning, procurement, and site leadership.
• Apply the Excelitas Operating System and continuous improvement principles to reduce cost, cycle time, and waste.
• Present rotation outcomes and recommendations to steering committees, site leaders, and executives.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Demonstrated leadership through academics, internships, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain is preferred.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in an ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, or FDA QSR-compliant environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Structured development curriculum, leadership workshops, industry training, and dedicated mentorship.
• Regular one-to-one guidance from program leadership, site leaders, rotation managers, and HR.
• Annual leadership summit with panels, guest speakers, peer networking, and project presentations.
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k).
• Self-managed vacation, holiday pay, paid maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

Hiring process

• Performance is tracked through structured mid-rotation and end-of-rotation reviews.
• Rotation outcomes are presented to the steering committee, site leaders, and operational executives.