VSM Operations Manager:
Responsible for all aspects of manufacturing and distribution of manufactured products (Kollmorgen). The main components of the role are:
· Forecast and delivery performance; Manage daily activities to achieve goals and improve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
· Develop and manage the team, including talent development, performance management and labor management (Organization)
· Develop and implement long-term Operations Strategy to create sustainable SQDC improvements that benefit stakeholders and customers (improvement strategy) and lead problem-solving teams for corrective actions when needed.
· Collaborate with business leadership to align strategic initiatives, including new product development, new product introduction and meet financial goals.
Required Skills:
· Bilingual (English and Spanish).
· Knows Problem Solving Methodologies (8D, Action Plans, 5 Whys, PDCA).
· Knowledge and experience of Lean Manufacturing principles implementation (RBS).
· Green Belt / Black Belt in Six Sigma - Preferred
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Electrical / Mechanical Assembly/ Assembly process Knowledge and experience
· Microsoft tools (Project, SAP, Microsoft Power Point, Excel, etc.)
Prerequisites:
· Engineering Degree -Industrial, Mechanical Engineer, Robotics (Automatization) or, bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering.
· Five (5) years of relevant experience, preferably in similar industry
· Able to read electrical schematics and basic mechanical drawings.
· Experience using Visual Factory.
· Experience using CAD or CAM software.
· Experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (preferably SAP) and setting manufacturing routings.
· Experience in testing of low voltage panels and assemblies