Strong technical knowledge of lean manufacturing, machine design, and assembly processes
Ability to identify and drive improvements around constraints in manufacturing (people, process, or equipment)
Ability to manage to KPIs such as OEE, scrap, quality incidents, etc
Responsibilities
Work with manufacturing engineering to build a small operations team to accomplish prototype builds and pull-ahead production builds
Leverage learnings from prototype builds and support the production launch of new business
Develop and manage departmental staffing
Drive team leader and team member development
Drive ongoing continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business needs
Ensure a safe work environment
Drive investigation and root cause analysis for all safety-related incidents within the department
Execute departmental disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and terminations
Oversee all departmental activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Build employee engagement through thoughtful incorporation of employee ideas
Be responsible for area performance measures and individual employee work performance; provide coaching and direction to employees at various levels within the organization
Lead a small team focused on building early prototypes and initial production units
Work closely with engineering teams to recommend improvements that enhance production readiness
Oversee the transition to full-scale manufacturing, ensuring builds meet safety, quality, and performance standards
Following launch, build, develop, and manage the production team to support ongoing operations