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Develop Strategy
- Determine the strategic direction of a company’s manufacturing unit, setting the plan for products, processes, and factory relationships with the goal of increasing efficiency and profitability.
Manage Teams
- Managing teams that handle production in order to ensure the smooth execution of projects.
Implement Systems
- Creating or refining systems to minimize error and bolster productivity.
Contribute to Product Development
- Collaborate closely with designers and engineers in the product development phase. They are especially active during the creation of the first prototype, since they must assess market fit, feasibility, impact on processes, and quality before devoting resources to large-scale production.
Provide Training
- Serve as coaches and mentors to employees under supervision, providing training for important topics.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- At least five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- MBA is an asset
- Strategic thinking
- Project management
- Production expertise
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
