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ASSA ABLOY Group · 3 hours ago

Program Leader - Stamping and Knob Forming

Denison, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

ASSA ABLOY Group is a global leader in access solutions, and they are seeking a Program Leader to conceptualize, develop, and implement stamping, knob forming, and machining solutions. The role involves leading projects related to equipment design and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

BiometricsConsumer ElectronicsElectronicsFurnitureHomeland SecurityManufacturingPublic SafetySecurityService IndustrySmart Home

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Stamping processesKnob forming processesMachining processesProject managementTooling developmentFinancial analysisERP systems (SAP)Technical specificationsComputer skillsTeam collaborationProblem solvingCommunication skills

Required

BA/BS Degree or 10 years of equivalent experience required

10 or more years' experience 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.)

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

Preferred

Engineering degree and/or MBA preferred

PMP – Project Management Certification Preferred

10 or more years' experience preferred in any or all of the following: Stamping, knob forming, and machining tooling development and qualification

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

Glassdoor3.7

ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

Founded in 1994

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE

10001+ employees

http://www.assaabloy.com/en/com/

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