Head of Manufacturing Excellence
Core
Designing and maintaining a holistic Manufacturing System architecture, standardizing processes across multiple plants, and driving continuous improvement for security system production.
Role type
Senior IC manufacturing operations leader (manufacturing excellence)
Builds
Security systems (wired/wireless devices, video surveillance, fire safety, comfort, automation)
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Security systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manufacturing standards & governance, Process architecture, Change management, Plant governance, Operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, Continuous improvement, Process documentation (SOPs), Audit management, Cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Gemba Management, Asaichi, Layered Process Audit (LPA), Leader Standard Work, Daily Management System, Root Cause Analysis, Visual Management, Shift Handover, Escalation Process
Technologies
SMT lines, Conveyor lines, Manufacturing execution systems
Responsibilities
Design and maintain the Manufacturing System architecture; Develop, approve, and review production standards and regulations; Conduct audits of standard application and manage deviations; Oversee key operational processes (Daily Management, Change Management, Continuous Improvement); Manage the full lifecycle of changes from pilot testing to global rollout; Coordinate with Plant Managers to ensure corporate standard compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC