Jobs at Optical Cable Corporation

Supports recruiting and hiring across three manufacturing plants by managing ADP requisitions and workflows, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, processing onboarding documentation, and maintaining recruiting records. Assists with sourcing, job fairs, community outreach, background checks, drug screens, reporting, and follow-up on hiring activities. Requires strong organization, communication, confidentiality, computer skills, and attention to detail.

Leads accounting and finance functions, including SEC reporting, financial statement preparation, audits, monthly close, account analysis, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Supervises accounting staff, maintains internal controls, supports strategic financial analysis, and advises management on transactions and accounting requirements. Requires CPA certification, accounting expertise, strong GAAP and FASB knowledge, and experience with public and non-public accounting. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required.

Drives proactive sales of OCC products across Northern California. Builds relationships with engineers, contractors, installers, integrators, distributors, and customers; conducts sales calls, presentations, and trade-show activities; collaborates with inside sales, business development, technical sales, and engineering teams; supports customer service and develops the sales pipeline. Requires at least 50% travel within the territory and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Leads corporate procurement and strategic sourcing across three manufacturing locations. Develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier selection and qualification, negotiates contracts, mitigates supply chain risks, supports new product introductions, ensures SOX and ISO compliance, and leads procurement personnel. Partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Management, Finance, and Operations to improve supplier performance, reduce costs, maintain continuity, and standardize procurement processes.

Manages government and private contract administration, compliance, customer responses, certifications, and contract-related programs. Leads cross-functional teams, interprets FAR and DFARS requirements, oversees schedules and budgets, identifies compliance risks, and communicates changes to leadership and sales. The role also develops contractual documents, project plans, procedures, and customer correspondence while coordinating with engineering, operations, HR, IT, suppliers, and customers. Some travel to company facilities, suppliers, test facilities, and customer locations is required.

Performs tax accounting and general ledger activities, including preparing tax returns and schedules, reviewing payroll matters, creating journal entries and workpapers, reconciling accounts, completing period-end close tasks, and compiling financial data. The role supports financial reporting and tax compliance, manages confidential information, communicates with employees, and applies accounting, tax, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Occasional overnight or out-of-state travel may be required.

Coordinates production schedules, material requirements, inventory and safety stock levels for manufacturing operations. Generates work orders, reviews bills of materials and engineering drawings, analyzes component and finished-goods availability, and aligns priorities among production, sales and inventory control. Requires strong ERP/MRP, computer, communication, organization and manufacturing materials-control skills.

Serves as a technical specialist for cable and connectivity products within an assigned market. Drives sales by supporting sales teams, developing relationships with engineers, contractors, installers, integrators, distributors, and customers, conducting sales calls, delivering presentations, attending trade shows, and providing product and market training. Coordinates with engineering teams, supports compliance, maintains customer relationships, and travels at least 50% of the time within the territory.

Generates and manages sales opportunities, processes orders, prepares quotes, follows up with prospects and customers, conducts needs analyses, and recommends technical solutions. Coordinates with outside sales, business development, marketing, engineering, finance, and shipping teams to close sales and resolve customer issues. Maintains strong customer relationships, supports proposals, communicates product benefits, and ensures accurate, compliant pricing and service.

Provides administrative and clerical support for sales operations, including order entry validation, customer program administration, renewals, export compliance checks, reporting, and paperwork coordination. Serves as backup front desk support by managing calls, visitors, badges, and entrance security. Supports RMA, customer complaints, finance programs, and other departments while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, SOX compliance, and service excellence.