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Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organisations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
What we need:
Stratasys (RPS in the UK), based in Aylesbury, UK, are seeking a Sr. Production Manager to lead the execution of the annual operations plan by managing all production, manufacturing engineering, and technical activity for the systems production.
In this role:
Responsibility will be defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), improvement of processes, and troubleshooting issues in concert with quality assurance, global planning, and supply chain. Will also require working globally with operations in other regions.
What you will be doing:
Production
* Build world-class processes, metrics, and reporting to improve efficiency and increase effectiveness for operations for assigned production lines.
* Manage Production deliverables of the product development processes to include all phases of in-house and/or outsourced manufacturing of high-level sub-assemblies and integration.
* Manage workflow, people, processes, and resources for production and materials from floor to warehouse to meet established schedules.
* Partner with other functions and departments to formulate objectives and understand the requirements of our customers.
* Foster good communication and teamwork within the operations team and with other Stratasys departments to meet and execute annual and 3-year strategy.
* Formulate and execute quarterly and annual production plans to improve processes, reduce costs, and increase yields.
* Support and implement alternate methods designed for improvement of work standards, quality, and lead time reduction through 5S systems.
Manufacturing Engineering
* Oversee the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of manufacturing methods.
* Develop systems to maintain reporting and record keeping of product line performance.
* Lead the operations engineers through the implementation of turnkey engineering activities for 3D printer assemblies/subassemblies both locally and globally.
* Continuously improve product quality, productivity, process efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
* Partner with the quality team to define and monitor process equipment calibration.
* Partner with Business Unit to plan the transition of NPI to operations.
* Define and ensure compliance with quality standards through FAI processes.
* Support the development of a Statement of Work (SOW) for Turnkey suppliers.
* Contribute to the selection and development of sub-contractors to reduce cost, improve quality, and effectively transfer assembly lines, subassemblies, and mechanical/electro-mechanical parts.
Management
* Manage labor planning, budget, and capacity requirements; foster good communication with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and sourcing based on production scheduling.
* Ensure manufacturing procedures are followed and quality standards are maintained through leadership of supervisors and leads.
* Support and champion continuous improvement to maintain a safe work environment and regulatory requirements.
* Provide leadership of supervisors and teams, including coaching and developing.
* Create and manage annual capital and expense budget.
* Provide work direction to the organization, communicate company expectation metrics, and manage performance and improvement activities.
* Participate in development and implement operations workplace policies.
* Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
* Attend all required company training.
* Other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager.
Must have for this role:
Education & Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Engineering.
* Must be Export Control Compliant.
Experience Preferred
* 20+ years leading engineering or production operations in a manufacturing environment.
* 15+ years of experience in a complex high technology hardware and software-based production environment.
* 6+ years of experience managing a team in engineering and production.
* Six sigma green or black belt including statistical analysis, quantitative and analytical problem-solving ability.
* Demonstrated experience working in global, cross-functional teams.
Other Position Requirements
* Change Receptivity: Openness and willingness to change behavior in response to new situations.
* Customer Orientation: Considers and meets internal and external clients’ or customers’ needs and expectations during product or service development, manufacturing, marketing, delivery, and/or support.
* Teamwork: Promotes and facilitates coordination and cooperation among peers.
* Technical/Functional Expertise: Applies and improves extensive or in-depth specialized knowledge, skills, and judgment.
* Results Orientated: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
* Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
* Communications: Effectively transfers information and expresses ideas to individuals or groups in oral and written form.
What you will be part of:
* A development team committed to producing world-changing products.
We offer a generous benefits package including:
* Income protection cover.
* Death in service and critical illness cover.
* Optional Health and Dental care.
* Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
* Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
* Employee Assistance Programmes including virtual GP service, helplines, and access to counselling.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. An additional day for your birthday.
* International working experience. We work with teams in UK, Israel, EMEA, and USA. A collaborative approach is encouraged.
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