Celestica needs an Operations Engineering Manager 3 to provide direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees, establish long-term plans and objectives, develop policies, and manage projects or programs on a multi-functional, national, or regional basis. The role is critical for achieving site objectives and corporate policy, with potential company-wide impact from erroneous decisions.
Requirements
- Engineering Foundation Competencies
- Understanding of competitor's pricing models.
- Knowledge of competitive benchmarks for pricing of specific product types.
- Knowledge of mechanical parts manufacturing processes.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of quality improvement practices and techniques.
- Ability to use some or all of the following PC applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, Powerpoint.
Responsibilities
- Manages a team of professionals providing expertise in engineering operations in support of production business units.
- Manages engineering projects for development and production.
- Responsibilities include providing project definition and metrics, resource allocation, budget development and management, schedule management, task prioritization, contingency planning, project and program review.
- Works with Corporate and other Technical Managers to develop and maintain a process for determining which projects to staff based on customer demands and industry trends.
- Manages a team of professionals whose responsibilities are to work jointly with purchasing to establish and maintain sources of supply for mechanical parts and assemblies to specific criteria of cost and quality.
- Resolves all technical issues with suppliers, continually looks for ways to reduce part costs and drive continuous quality improvement of purchased material.
- Acts as internal consultant in CDM application systems & processes to all sites regionally/globally.
Other
- Provides direct and indirect supervision to subordinate managers and employees performing diverse roles within large sites.
- Establishes three- to five-year plans/objectives, and developing policies for the function/unit.
- Accountable for projects or programs on a multi-functional, national, or regional basis.
- Reviews employees performance and recommends employee compensation; coaches for improved performance and disciplines as necessary.
- Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support.
