Manager Diamond Materials Growth

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Diamond Materials Growth is responsible for all production and engineering within the Saxonburg Diamond Materials Growth Department.

The Manager will be responsible for efficient production of high-quality products being manufactured to meet the scheduling and quality demands of our customers.

A strong focus is required on process yields, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The Manager will oversee the Diamond Materials Growth Engineers and Supervisors who are responsible for the production workforce.

The Manager is responsible for near-term planning and execution for the department, in alignment with the company's long-term strategy, ensuring that the vision is established and executed.

Staffing levels, equipment, and training are managed to support business growth and fluctuations in accordance with the five-year plan.

Engineering development and continuous improvement are in alignment with current demand and future growth.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Management


* Senior Management is kept informed of all relevant production, capacity, and manpower issues.


* Meets daily with Supervisors and Engineering to review department performance results, production needs, and issues.


* Sufficient capacity is developed to maintain appropriate lead times and react to market opportunities while maintaining consistent quality.


* Bottlenecks are addressed in a timely manner thru hiring and cross-training.

Cross-training is done to ensure at least two employees are trained in each functional area.


* Department KPI's are monitored and reported, and action plans are put in place when KPI's do not meet the budget.


* Takes part in 5-year planning budget cycle.


* Operators and Supervisors are trained to meet high-level productivity and quality expectations.


* NPI development and prototypes are supported by production with proper planning and execution.


* Standards to actuals are monitored and updated accordingly.

Continuous Improvement & Engineering


* Drive operational excellence.

Ensure Engineers are identifying and addressing quality, yield, and process issues.


* Take part in strategic planning of process capabilities and development to ensure they are aligned with overall OS strategy.


* Supervise engineers and work with other departments to unite the groups and break down barriers between areas and processes.


* Take part in and lead regular engineering meetings on issues and continuous improvement projects to ensure they are aligned with department needs.


* Identify and lead process transfers to other sites to increase worldwide capacity and capabilities.

Ensure processes are following MITS and yield and process times are in alignment between sites.


* Support the development of a lean system through the Kaizen tools and events.


* Identify and work to resolve internal and external supply chain and quality issues that af...