A member of the Executive Staff and responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the entire business. Responsible for leading, planning, organizing and directing the improvement of all operational metrics and business processes. This position directs and coordinates these activities to manufacture all customer products on schedule, within required quality targets and at cost objectives
Education :
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- MBA or other advanced degree related to responsibilities preferred
Experience :
Minimum of ten years of related progressive experience in a complex manufacturing environment including a minimum of five years of senior management experience; responsibilities and accomplishments are expected to have grown with experienceExperience with the Toyota Production System in manufacturing is highly valuedPossess Six Sigma Black Belt certification (prefer DMAIC Methodology) as well as demonstrated history of implementing continuous improvement processes and tools that improved business resultsThorough knowledge of quality management systems and procedures including ISO, ASQ, NADCAP as well as ensuring the company's QMS system complies with all external (independent and customer) requirements and auditsIn depth knowledge of electronic manufacturing processes including SMT, through-hole technology, assembly, test, conformal coating, and box build assemblyExcellent leadership, program / project management, contract, and OEM operations management with experience in relevant technology-based companies in regulated marketsExcellent written and verbal computer and communication skillsAbility to obtain a U.S. Government granted Security clearance, if necessarySome travel required on an as needed basisResponsibilities :
Work in a matrixed environment of all Operations functions including : Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Test Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and FacilitiesProduces successful operational execution results including, but not limited to cost, quality and on-time delivery requirementsParticipates and contributes to the development, implementation and successful performance against the business Annual Operating Plan (AOP)Assists the VP and GM in developing, prioritizing, and executing business strategies; defines improvement strategies and ensures results for operations, quality, engineering, NPI, facilities, and continuous improvement departmentsDevelops strategies and annual operations business plans designed to identify objectives and actions needed to improve overall operational performance and meet customer and business objectivesWorks closely with Finance to develop (AOP) and monitor costs and spending within budget for operations functional areasSponsors Lean and / or Six Sigma project charters and activities to promote business improvement processesEnsures a customer focused continuous improvement culture is embraced throughout the organizationActs as a change agent for improvement initiativesPossesses the ability and interpersonal skills to influence all levels of the organizationProvides overall leadership, direction, and counsel to the Executive Staff regarding continuous improvement across the businessAdvises appropriate personnel of the latest technical and manufacturing developmentsPerforms management responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies and applicable lawsSypris Electronics, LLC provides goods and services to the U.S. Government and other prime contractors and is obligated by its contracts with those entities, as well as by various federal laws and regulations regarding security and export control, to restrict access to certain goods, services, and / or any related information. Accordingly, Sypris Electronics has a policy of only hiring U.S. citizens. Upon employment all employees have to provide evidence verifying U.S. citizenship.
Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov / E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screening required.
