Head of Operations Engineering, US - Medical Devices

SHL Medical US MFG LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SHL Medical US MFG LLC is seeking a Head of Operations Engineering for our North Charleston facility. This role leads the Operations Engineering group within Global Industrialization, driving manufacturing excellence and advanced automation initiatives across a state-of-the-art site.

You will supervise a team of manufacturing experts, collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development leadership, and shape a strategy to scale operations while meeting timelines and budget

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Science or similar education/experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience in medical device development, engineering and/or manufacturing, with several years at a manufacturing site.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in a relevant position.
• Digitalization and automation experience / exposure required. Sound capability to understand concepts and approaches in facilitating strong leadership expected.
• Process and/or equipment qualification and validation experience.
• Experience in executing complex problem-solving techniques related to design/process/technical issues. Advanced knowledge of common problem-solving and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a detailed manufacturing excellence strategy for the site.
• Establish a strong collaboration with Production, Supply Chain, Quality and Development leadership to deliver operational results and to ensure efficient, timely and sustainable resolution of complex technical issues in day-to-day production operation.
• Is responsible for leading a local team of manufacturing experts, building a team of creative, industrious individuals who will thrive in an environment of advancing manufacturing strategies.
• Responsible for the technical and professional development of the team and ensuring the requisite resources and skill sets are available and developed to meet current and future business needs.
• Oversight and leadership of activities of a technical/automated manufacturing nature involving the analysis and modification of manufacturing methods.
• Provides the necessary technical support and coordination of equipment and process design, development, build, installation, commissioning/validation and sustaining to world class O.E.E.
• Working with Manufacturing and Logistics Managers to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and CAPEX projects to support the growth of the business.
• Partnering with R&D on new product introductions with a view to launching advanced manufacturing processes & automation while meeting the needs & timelines for customer focus
• Ensure that automated manufacturing, continuous improvement and CAPEX programs are completed on time and on budget.
• Assume the role of technical & cultural mentor for various functions.
• Will monitor and control progress of work ensuring sound application of principles, delivery to strategic intent and the appropriate use of practices and tools.
• Develop a local support and competence network of partnership across the organization and industry to enhance understanding of delivery of CI, Digitalization, Automation & Manufacturing Excellence.
• Advocate of Industry 4.0 and Future Factory Initiatives, bias towards 'future-proofing' the site by introducing automated processes and systems leveraging current and emerging technologies to keep pace with ever-changing business requirements.

Education

Degree in Engineering, Science or similar education/experience

Job description

SHL Medical US MFG LLC is seeking a Head of Operations Engineering for our North Charleston facility. This role leads the Operations Engineering group within Global Industrialization, driving manufacturing excellence and advanced automation initiatives across a state-of-the-art site.

You will supervise a team of manufacturing experts, collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Development leadership, and shape a strategy to scale operations while meeting timelines and budget