Senior Manager, Product & Process

CooperVision (CVI) is recruiting a Senior Manager, Product & Process.

As a member of CVI's Global Technical Innovation Group (GTIG), the Senior Manager, Product & Process, leads, manages, influences, and supports a group of subject matter experts (SMEs) to optimize process, develop new products, and ensure successful product launches.

Will participate in the transfer of new products and processes from the Research & Development (R&D) function and lead the full implementation into the manufacturing environment.

The position is based in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, and works onsite.

Additionally, the role involves mentoring team members, establishing performance metrics, and continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while delivering on goals and objectives.

Engaging with stakeholders across departments will be essential to align on project objectives and expectations.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:


* Leads the engineering team in continuous improvement initiatives resulting in improving the efficiency, reduce cost and enhance the product quality.


* Managing cross functional team, including project managers, engineers, and designers.


* Actively participate, assist, and/or be accountable in the planning and execution of high-complexity development and troubleshooting activities for new and existing products and processes.


* Promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.


* Assertive stakeholder management from multiple functions, locations including suppliers, partners, and leaders, among others.


* Oversee the design and development of new products, ensuring they meet market needs and technical specifications.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, marketing, manufacturing) to align product vision and execution.


* Identify and resolve process related issues to enhance productivity and reduce waste.


* Establish clear goals and objectives for the team members, aligning with organizational goals.


* Communicate effectively with upper management and other stakeholders regarding project status and product performance.


* Provide the appropriate product technical support to new product development and improvement projects, ensuring that appropriate technology is used to bring commercially successful products to market.


* Setting and monitoring KPIs to measure product process and process effectiveness.


* Provide appropriate direction and decision-making guidance to all levels of the organization.


* Standardize the product and process characterization procedures within the organization.


* Implementing quality control measures and ensuring compliance with the industry standards and regulation.


* Applying engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in product design and manufacturing.


* Other duties as assigned.

Travel:

This role may require travel up to 25% of the time both domestic (...