Director of Operations

Company: OSRAM GmbH
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Austin, Texas, United States - Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. Create light to improve life The ams Group, including the listed companies ams AG as parent company and OSRAM Licht AG, is a global leader in optical solutions. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples lives. This is what we mean by Sensing is Life. Our around 30,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnosis more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience. Your new responsibilities Fluence is seeking a senior-level Manufacturing Operations leader with global experience, and proven capabilities in managing high profile, high value change programs in the manufacturing industry. This would include driving a Lean/6 Sigma/Continuous Improvement culture, preparing the Austin site to be the primary source for High Mix/Low Volume Manufacturing, NPD/NPI activities, as well as support for product Innovation programs. The position will also be responsible for managing the external Contract Manufacturing engagements, where volume manufacturing will be accomplished, with a global footprint. product transfers from site to site, organizational restructuring programs, also supporting and driving new product introduction.The functional scope of this role will include the following:---&& &Production---&& &Manufacturing Engineering---&& &Facilities&The expectations of the individual:---&& &Leadership and Communication - ensures efficient, targeted communication structure. Holds feedback sessions, agrees targets with project staff and designed delegates, facilitates and monitors effective team collaboration, comfortable communicating through all levels of the organization.---&& &Continuous Improvement - drives the creation of a process based, data driven, Continuous improvement culture, heavy on employee engagement, driving/coordinating the development of processes and systems required to support this culture.---&& &Project Planning - is actively involved in project initiation, analysing project requirements and project business plans. &Develops project proposals, including resource plans, project budgets and timelines. Ensures all risks are highlighted and proactively pursued.---&& &Change Management - reviews and determines impact and acceptance for all changes to scope, strategy, or project deliverables. &Proactively informs suppliers, management and project staff of any deviations.---&& &Financial Management - ensures visibility and engagement both within, as well as external to, the Manufacturing Operations team, to overall Manufacturing Operations financial performance What we look for Required Qualifications:bull; 10-15 years in a variety of roles w/in a Global manufacturing environment, 5-10 years in a management role, including work in a matrixed environment. Hands on experience within an ERP.bull; Experience in a high growth environment, including significant Change Leadership experience across People/Process/Systems, creating a process based, data driven culture, and driving BPI.bull; Leadership experience across both internal and outsourced manufacturing environments, including both CM's (contract manufacturer) and ODM's (original device manufacturer)bull; Certified Black Belt, with practical experience in the use of Lean/6 Sigma tools, and the associated quality toolsbull; Experience supporting NPI (new product introduction) programsbull; Strong people, technical and analytical skills, superb written and oral communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in global team environments.bull; Education: Bachelor's Degree required (Business or Engineering); Master's Degree preferredPreferred Qualifications:bull; Experience with Facilities Managementbull; Proven Analytics experience (collecting and analysing data, using data to prioritize and drive action)bull; Significant experience using quality tools, and ability to engage and/or lead ndash; Kaizen events, 8D process, participate in FMEA of DFx)bull; Experience with the implementation of ISO9000 or TS16949 systemsbull; Customer engagement experiencebull; Global exposureOSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, you may contact us at HRServices@osram.com for assistance The OSRAM culture is full of diversity and innovation When you work at OSRAM, you experience a trusting atmosphere and open and respectful interaction with one another. With a motivating working atmosphere and comprehensive training opportunities, we would like to enable you to fully exploit your professional and personal potential. You will be challenged and promoted in exactly the way that suits your individual career aspirations. We tap the infinite potentials of light to improve people's lives. The wish to offer a better quality of life has always been the strongest motivation for us here at OSRAM. We made our cities more livable with the first electric light almost 100 years ago, and increased road safety in the early days of driving with the first high and low beam headlights. Today, digitalization opens up innumerable new possibilities extending far beyond a simple "On" and "Off" of light sources. Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application. Fluence Bioengineering, Inc., Austin, United States Fluence Bioengineering, Inc., Austin, United States

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