Manpower Bulgaria is a world leader in staffing, providing workforce management, services, and solutions to customers throughout more than 4,440 offices in 80 countries. Manpower also provides a range of staffing solutions, engagement, and consulting services worldwide.

We are currently looking for one of our international partners, a professional to take the role of:

Country Director - Manufacturing Operations

About the role: As General Manager you will provide overall leadership for the team responsible for manufacturing optical components and electro-mechanical systems used in robotic-assisted surgical equipment. Serve as the leader on all strategic and operational objectives to ensure a reliable supply of high-performance products while meeting New Product Introduction (NPI) and financial goals.

YOUR Responsibilities:

• Achieve manufacturing and inventory plans consistently while managing cost and without compromising quality and compliance to regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement metrics to track progress against operational and strategic goals
• Collaborate with other functional areas to ensure alignment of goals and priorities. Key functional teams to align with include Engineering, NPI, Purchase, Planning, Human Resources, Finance, Quality and global operations
• Active role in supporting, knowledge exchange and improving of the ISB related production at ISP
• Ensure availability of needed capacity short term and long term to meet increasing demand for existing products and for the launch of new products
• Support new product development from concept to serial production
• Identify and drive implementation of projects designed to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve quality, increase flexibility, and increase capacity. Proposed projects shall be based on sound financial analysis and clearly articulated business needs
• Create strategies to support team development and continued growth of employees
• Play an active role in developing annual operating plans including budgets, goals and strategies to achieve
• Monitor budget compliance and take timely corrective actions as needed to stay on track
• Work with Regulatory and Quality Departments in order to meet all regulatory compliance needs
• Develop metrics to support business requirements and monitor trends of the operation

What skills do YOU need to possess?

• Preferred MS in engineering or similar
• Proven track record including a minimum of 10+ years of experience leading manufacturing teams preferred in optic and/or optoelectronic-related production
• A driven leader, who is organized, a problem solver, a good team person who can motivate their staff and delegate to their team leaders who will then delegate to the wider team
• Proven experience and track record regarding process improvement of complex manufacturing systems
• Strong technical analytical skills including Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, statistical methods, and Six Sigma techniques
• Able to foster a culture of enthusiasm and engagement in challenging and meaningful manufacturing operations work in an inclusive environment
• Hands-on ego-less leader, willing to work shoulder-to-shoulder with manufacturing employees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project programs

What The Company Is Offering YOU?

• Leadership Role with Impact
• Company Stability and Growth
• Opportunity for career development in a leading and dynamic sector
• Competitive Salary & Yearly Bonus

If you feel the challenge, please, apply for this position by sending your detailed CV!

Thank You!

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