Job description
Manager, Global Industrialization to lead our international industrialization initiatives in a hands-on role. This role involves the following:
- strategic planning and execution of manufacturing processes
- enhancing production capabilities
- integrating cutting-edge technologies
- troubleshooting across our global facilities
- Performs continuous research, review, testing, and implementation of manufacturing technology advancements
- Interface within execution value-stream to lean processes and to enable workflow of current and new products and processes
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support all efforts related to safety and international safety standards as applicable.
- Develop strategy with the VP of Manufacturing Technology and implement a comprehensive industrialization strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term business goals.
- Oversee the standardization of production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance across all locations.
- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to facilitate the transition of new products from prototype to full-scale production.
- Manage global projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required specifications.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, local government entities, and internal teams to streamline operations.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
- Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to keep the company at the forefront of innovation.
- Ensure compliance with international manufacturing standards and environmental regulations.
- Collaborate with a diverse global team, providing leadership and professional growth opportunities.
External Key Interactions:
- Industrial Suppliers & Vendors
- Manufacturing systems vendors
- Technical institutions & Research institutions
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in industrialization or manufacturing management, with a proven track record in a global setting.
- Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with local teams effectively.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
- Ability to travel or live internationally as required.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):
- Able to take strategic direction from the VP of Manufacturing Technology and translate the strategy into results
- Ability to plan, direct and manage employees to meet organization objectives
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to prioritize work as and when needed
- Good team player
- Willing to learn and improve technical capabilities
- Pragmatic and proactive
- Good analytical skills
- Solution-oriented attitude
- Great troubleshooter and problem solver
- Service minded
- Thorough working knowledge of all facets of manufacturing processes and industrialization
- Strong knowledge of budget preparation and cost control
Travel and Other Requirements:
- Up to 30% overall, at times heavier or lighter dependent on project schedules.
- Ability to live abroad when required based on global project needs.
- Frequent evening and/or early morning calls to collaborate globally.
