This is a FULL TIME, ONSITE, DIRECT HIRE POSITION in Bethlehem, PA.
• Lead all aspects of the design and engineering teams within the ABEC Group worldwide.
• Develop and implement business plans that align with company goals and overall strategic vision, while reducing operational costs.
• Develop and regularly monitor appropriate performance metrics, financial forecasts, and other metrics to evaluate operations and identify areas for improvement.
• Assure that the department achieves objectives and project completion within budget and time frame.
• Define and own aggressive KPIs for quality, performance, delivery, and cost for all products.
• Motivate staff and provide technical direction and guidance, as well as hands-on project management, recognizing the role as that of both manager and support resource / mentor.
• Optimize operating efficiencies between manufacturing sites.
• Research, develop, and implement policies and practices to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and fulfill client expectations.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all day-to-day operations, as well as adherence to existing policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence with operating budgets are correct and on budget for on time completion of customer orders.
• Maintain 100% Customer satisfaction.
• Continuous improvement in lead-time and cost reduction.
• Ability to travel between the company facilities, vendors, customers and other locations as required. Travel estimated at 20%.
Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business. MSEE preferred.
• 10+ years manufacturing or engineering management experience in a pharma, life science or capital equipment environment with 5+ years in a proven leadership capacity.
• Lean Six or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience in deploying and managing ISO-compliant processes and organizations.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to demonstrating superior presentation skills and influencing capabilities.
• Strong relationship management, strategy development, project management, problem solving and change management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to develop strategic and collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal customers at all levels of the organization.
Additional Preferred Requirements:
• Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Related industry experience using 3D parametric CAD-based software.
• Prior experience using Autodesk Inventor and/or Routed Systems.
• Prior experience using Autodesk AutoCAD 2D/3D.
• Experience working within an ERP system - Syteline preferred.
• Experience with ASME / BPE Bioprocessing Equipment standards.