Program Leader - Stamping and Knob Forming
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Job Location:
Denison, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Program Leaderwill perform a variety of duties related to conceptualizing developing and implementing stamping knob forming and machining solutions within Mechanical Locks facilities. They will need to be able to create and implement a stamping knob forming and machining strategy for the teams entire manufacturing network. They will be responsible for projects involving equipment design build and assembly installation and equipment acceptance for the wide variety of lock faucet and hardware products produced within the facilities. They will need to drive continuous improvement activities across all the stamping knob forming and machining operations. They will need to possess a broad industry and functional background.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- (25%) Provide leadership in assuring project targets are achieved relative to safety ergonomics environment cost quality timing ongoing delivery fill rate working capital space and timing limitations.
- (25%) Identify investigate evaluate specify procure implement and develop new equipment processes and facilities to support new products new technology and plant capacity with optimum manufacturing efficiencies including latest trends with robotics and automation.
- (50%) Develop and improve current stamping knob forming and machining processes.
- Support the development of conceptual designs and budgetary quotes stamping knob forming and machining operations at Mechanical Locks sites in US and Asia. This includes stamping knob forming and machining equipment selection tooling development and implementation.
- Clarify project scope objectives deliverables and metrics.
- Develop road map of investment and continuous improvement actions to take stamping knob forming and machining operations to the next level.
- Provide executive briefings as needed such as those required at the monthly Business Improvement Reviews.
- Own the Capital and Expense budgets associated with assigned projects. Execute tooling & equipment start-ups and qualifications.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in manufacturing technology including robotics related to their area of expertise.
- Direct outside suppliers as needed to support the needs of the business.
- Interact and direct global supply base.
- Develop and launch new products and processes globally.
- Work closely in cross functional team environments.
Education and Experience Profile
- BA/BS Degree or 10 years of equivalent experience required. Engineering degree and/or MBA preferred.
- 10 or more years experience preferred in any or all of the following:
- Project Leader role in a high volume consumer product manufacturing environment for stamping knob forming and machining
- Stamping knob forming and machining tooling development and qualification
- Practical shop-floor work experience.
- Previous supervisory experience.
- Experience with modern factory management techniques (e.g. Demand Flow Technology Design of Experiments Design for Assembly etc.).
- PMP Project Management Certification Preferred
Required Skills
- Ability to develop and execute operational strategic plans
- Project management skills that demonstrate the ability to set goals and priorities in order to complete projects in a systematic and timely manner.
- Demonstrated skills in independent problem solving decision-making and follow through
- Develop positive supportive relationships with internal customers external suppliers and business development teams.
- Proven ability to work and thrive in a team-based matrix environment
- Experienced reading interpreting and communicating engineering drawings specifications and project plans
- Capable of writing detailed technical specifications to ensure process and product capability set-up and calibration procedures and support the development and implementation of equipment standards to insure ease of operation safety and maintainability.
- Comprehension & experience in financial analysis budget attainment ROI forecasting RFQs bid analysis material & tooling negotiation contract negotiation & execution
- Knowledge in ERP system e.g. SAP
- Solid computer skills including Outlook Excel Word & PowerPoint.
- High level of competency with high volume automated manufacturing systems. This includes design testing and implementation of process.
Work Environment:
- Working conditions are normal for a plant environment.
- Significant travel (Domestic & International) required. (60-75%)
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.
As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.
As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. Our offering covers products and services related to openings, such as locks, doors, gates and entrance automation solutions. This also includes expertise in controlling identities with keys, cards, tags, mobile and biomet ... View more
