Head of Operation / Responsable de production

A French company, subsidiary of a German group and one of the market leaders in 3D dental printing, is looking to recruit its future as part of its development:

Head of Operation / Responsable de production

Responsibility:

• •  Ensures the execution and monitoring of production.
• •  Is responsible for staffing and equipment resources to successfully support the business unit capabilities to meet future requirements and growth.
• •  Organization building (shift systems, assignment of responsibilities, clear understanding of individual roles and responsibilities in entire team)
• •  Develops and mentors direct reports providing constructive feedback, goal setting and monitoring performance on a routine basis.
• •  Continually seeks opportunities to improve performance in delivering products on time, quality and costs using LEAN methods.
• •  Provides technical support to the industrial engineering department and ensures the implementation of new processes and technical solutions with regard to the industrialization planning.
• •  Define and adjust the production planning jointly with Sales & Marketing
• •  Ensuring Quality within the Production Line:
  • •  Strong support by the implementation of a Quality Management System related to ISO9001
  • •  Monitoring quality in production (product and process according to QMS) and initiating corrective actions.
• •  Is in charge of the procurement of operating consumables and raw material.
• •  Improve and execute the maintenance process with integration of service companies and management of a spare parts warehouse.
• •  Define and track operation budget jointly with Business Controlling and establish cost transparency.
• •  Report to the local managing director and to the CTO of BEGO Medical in Germany.
• •  Fulfillment of legal requirements regarding workplace safety, environment and health.

Qualification:

• •  University degree in technical studies
• •  Profound experience in industrial production with focus on growth and process optimization.
• •  Demonstrated leadership (a minimum of 5 years) and talent development capabilities, with great ability to create positive work environment.
• •  Proven Experience in lean manufacturing or operational excellence (e.g., 5S, shop floor, visual management, value stream mapping or other).
• •  Proven experience in subtractive (milling) or additive (3D-Printing/SLM) manufacturing processes.
• •  Proven track record of managing project (planning and execution) preferably using agile methods.
• •  Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving based on analytics to optimize customer satisfaction, quality and performance.
• •  Experience in Medical Device industry will be appreciated
• •  Fluent in French and English (German is a plus).

Permanent position based near Lyon.

Please send your application by e-mail to : ezer.gozlan(at)bego.com