Job Title: Operations Engineering Manager
Reporting to: Senior Operatins Manager
Job Description
- This role will primarily focus on new product introduction and early stage manufacturing. Directing and leading the engineering and operations teams as products are brought from development through characterization , process development validation and scale.
- Providing strategic and tactical technical direction to the plant as part of the site management team. The role will lead the development of business processes as the business expands.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing and developing an Engineering Team with the skills and knowledge to support early stage and volume manufacturing, this combines technical leadership with a strong focus on customer interactions.
- Ensure that the group has a balanced skill-set of effective problem solvers, specialists and experience.
- Proactively drive continuous process improvement in existing processes and technology.
- Manage the seamless introduction of new products from quotation development to volume manufacturing.
- Manage equipment capacity in line with business needs through optimization and new equipment procurement. Manage capital expenditure associated with equipment procurement.
- Evaluate new technologies and prepare ROI proposals to senior management for investment planning.
- Work closely with Production and Quality to deliver Operational objectives, liaise closely with all relevant departments to support business objectives
- Develop and foster a data driven lean Six Sigma culture and effective problem solving approach to the delivery of business goals across the site.
- Career path development for technical staff; hiring, coaching and developing new and existing employees, promoting continuous improvement and cross functional team work.
- Career path development for technical staff; hiring, coaching and developing new and existing employees, promoting continuous improvement and cross functional team work.
- Identify and project manage a diverse array of Engineering related projects. Ensure safety and product quality are never compromised.
Requirements
- Eng. (or equivalent experience) and at least 5 years relevant experience.
- Must have proven track record in managing and developing a professional / technical team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to implement Process Capability and Lean Principles in every aspect of Engineering.
- Working knowledge of six sigma would be a distinct advantage.
- Strong knowledge of ISO and FDA requirements.
- A good background in high mix and volume manufacture in addition to a strong knowledge of operational business processes.
- Proven track record in people development.