Instrument Manufacturing Manager

Siemens Healthineers; Llanberis; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrument Manufacturing Manager to lead the production of medical device instruments. This exciting role involves overseeing efficient operations, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor staff, and implement lean manufacturing principles to optimize production. Join a global community dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare with a focus on sustainability and innovation. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

26 days' holiday

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Share and bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Dental cover

2 paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering management, preferably in medical devices.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams of 50+ members.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).

Responsibilities

• Oversee production schedules for efficient manufacturing.
• Lead daily and weekly manufacturing meetings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Production Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

IED

CATSWEB

CERDAAC

Documentum

Learn4U

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Join our team now at Siemens Healthineers as Instrument Manufacturing Manager within the Specialty Lab Diagnostics business line at our facility in Llanberis.

This is a great opportunity to join and support the delivery of a crucial strategic project for our SLS business line and Llanberis. As an Instrument Manufacturing Manager you will oversee the production of medical device instruments, ensuring efficient operations, adherence to quality standards, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role requires inspirational leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams to achieve production goals, this will be at the heart of the way you work.

You will deputise for the Head of Instruments to continue to drive the end to end operations should the need arise. This role will work from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

You will work in partnership with the existing instrument knowledge transfer team to develop best practices in workstation design, and manufacturing flow to ensure a smooth manufacturing ramp up and the subsequent development of a world class manufacturing operation in our Llanberis facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own production schedules to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing of the IMMULITE XPi and Versacell along with the manufacture of all spare parts provisions.
• Develop and provide leadership to the daily, weekly and monthly manufacturing tiered meetings process.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to optimise production efficiency and quality utilising Hoshin Kanri.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Lead and mentor colleagues across the organisation by providing guidance and support to achieve performance, and behavioural goals to create high performing teams.
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to develop innovative and reliable instrument manufacturing processes.
• Monitor and analyse production metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Own lean manufacturing principles to optimise production processes and remove waste.
• Facilitate training and development programs for production staff to enhance lean methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions across the organisation.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance and improvement initiatives.
• Effectively communicate with both internal & external suppliers/stakeholders.
• Actively use business systems such as IED, CATSWEB, CERDAAC, SAP, Documentum & Learn4U.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety, health and environmental (SHE) legislation.
  
  

Your Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a engineering management role, preferably in the medical devices industry.
• Demonstrated leadership of a cross functional team circa 50+
• Demonstrated leadership of budget creation and management.
• Experience of driving performance behaviour using models like Lencioni.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt)
• Proficiency in production management software and tools like SAP.
  
  

Our Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday with the option to buy or sell an additional 5
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Share and bonus scheme
• Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme
  
  

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. Siemens Healthineers are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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