About this role
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Develops and manages project timelines and associated communication • Accountable and responsible for management and successful completion of assigned projects to meet agreed timeline • Identify and manage risks within projects • Transparent identification and management of customer-driven or internal scope changes • Clear and confident project escalation to stakeholders & leadership • Facilitates/leads regular project updates/conference calls with customer • Manages internal cross-functional resources ensuring completion of assigned deliverables • Manages open sales order activity/dates for assigned NPD deliverables • Participates in cross functional development and review/approval of manufacturing and quality documentation • Participates in on/off site technical discussions/DFM reviews with customer • Provides technical support to estimating/sales for quoting new programs • Participates in tooling design review activities • Contributes to data analysis and collaboration with Quality Engineering 2(4) • Provides engineering consulting on existing production programs as needed • Create, track, and report critical department KPI's • Initiate, lead, and participate in continuous improvement activities as needed to support critical KPI goals • Manage projects across Trelleborg Medical Solutions manufacturing sites as needed
Education and Experience
Required: • Bachelor's degree or 10 years equivalent experience • 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role Desired: • 5 years minimum experience working in a polymer processing or medical manufacturing environment in a technical or leadership role and performing the essential job functions listed above • Post-secondary education, apprenticeship, or certificate training in polymer related or project management discipline
Competencies
• Strong organizational and leadership skills • Strong communication skills and strength in initiating and leading conversation • Strong assertiveness to approach individuals to develop further relationships • Recognizes and manages conflict effectively • Understanding of basic manufacturing costs • Understanding of rubber, silicone, or plastic molding and extrusion processes • Understanding of injection mold tooling design concepts • Familiarity with secondary operation, assembly, and medical device packaging techniques • Ability to read and understand blueprints and specifications • Familiarity with ISO13485 and QMS standards • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts and problem solving techniques • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language • Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively • Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines • Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes • Facilitating positive interactions with customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately • Commitment to making improvements company wide • Competence using Microsoft Office tools • Competence using CRM, ERP, BI, and QMS software tools • Ability to form strong interdepartmental relationships