Sanjay O Beecher

Senior Operations Manager @nLIGHT, Inc.

Vancouver, WA, US

Responsible for providing operational leadership for Wafer Fab Front End manufacturing operations in Vancouver by sustaining and ramping-up production capacity to fulfill demand while balancing cost, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ability to work in a dynamic environment while maintaining composure and good working relationships under pressure. Plans, directs, coordinates and oversees manufacturing operations in Washington and collaborates with contract manufacturer\'s in Thailand, with the support of personnel in Shanghai, ensuring production targets are fulfilled in the medical, aerospace and defense and industrial sectors. Establishes a culture of continuous improvement with particular emphasis on manufacturing process technologies supporting more efficient and higher quality production. Develops and spreads operational excellence across all manufacturing operations. Manages strategic and tactical aspects of semiconductor laser assembly production. Collaborates with other departments to carry out the company’s goals and objectives. Meets aggressive, world-class goals on quality, yield and cost. Provides leadership through effective communication, coaching, training, and development. Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and the use of resources and materials. Develops and presents operational performance data, reports metrics to executive leaders. Works closely with HR to implement and refine company policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with Company policies and applicable laws and leads by example. Collaborates effectively with different levels across the organization; with strong executive engagement Working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Cum Laude, Industrial & Systems Engineering with Certificate in Waste Management, Cum Laude

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Master of Science - MS, Engineering/Industrial Management & Lean Six Sigma