Position Summary & Objective:
The purpose of this role is to lead new product launches, drive continuous improvement efforts and provide technical support to operations and quality from a product and process perspective.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of new products as the factory representative in project teams as part of the product launch life cycle.
- Developing the required manufacturing process by reviewing product requirements
- Lead continuous improvement activities, with a focus on cost reduction whilst still maintaining De La Rue’s quality standard
- Support operations and quality in root cause analysis to maintain yield and waste targets
- Lead product changes, driven by customer requirements, supplier notification of changes or cost exercises, through our standard APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) process
- Build trial and product costing estimates and participate in the annual factory budget process
- Participate as the product expert in routine APQP systems including: FMEAs, Job Planning and Job Closure meetings
- Support in Floor Management System such as Gemba, Escalations, Daily Routines and TIPS when necessary
- Support in the product qualification of new machinery
- Advance knowledge to become globally recognised Subject matter experts for the factory processes.
- In depth market technical usage of products and impacts to supply chain.
- Process / Product influence improved activities and holding Blue sky thinking sessions to be held in the factory to gather cost savings ideas.
- EDRF completion harmony with costs and understand impact on financial pricing - business - profit centre mentality vs just cost centre.
- See the bigger picture of the benefits of the products for the market.
- Work closer with the wider technical / development team to embrace a full e2e process.
- Mentor / leadership and coaching methodologies used for direct reports.
Divisional Authentication:
- Support the Divisional leadership team, executing the strategy for Authentication in terms of the core GRS and Brand Protection propositions
- Provide subject matter expertise to support effective decision making provide input as required to the annual strategic planning cycle
- Support and follow the governance and operational disciplines applicable across the division.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education & Experience:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent in a related field
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing practices and lean processes
- Understanding of product development process requirements
- Demonstrated competencies in all aspects of project management
- Excellent communication skills and a team player
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good command of written and spoken English.
Crane Authentication is an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Crane Authentication is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
