USA hiring again22 Dec 2020 13:02
Operations Manager
Kromek
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Employer actively reviewed candidates 3 days ago
Job details
Salary
$95,000 - $110,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
2 to 4
Qualifications
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Manufacturing/Production Management: 2 years (Preferred)
Full Job Description
Kromek Group plc is an international technology group (global HQ in the UK) and a leading developer and supplier of high-performance radiation detection products based on cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) and other advanced technologies. Using its technology platforms, Kromek designs and develops and produces x-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, CBRNe security, Homeland Security and civil nuclear radiation detection markets.
The Group’s products provide high-resolution information on material composition and structure and are used in multiple applications, ranging from the identification of cancerous tissues to hazardous materials, such as explosives, and the analysis of radioactive materials.
The Group’s business model provides a vertically integrated technology offering to customers, from radiation detector materials to finished products or detectors, including software, electronics and application specific integrated circuits (ASICs).
The Group has operations in the UK and US (California and Pennsylvania) and sells internationally through a combination of distributors, OEM and direct sales.
Responsibilities include:
Lead the Production organization at the Pittsburgh site which includes; Crystal Growth, Slicing, Dicing and Polishing operations, Device Fabrication and Detector Assembly and Test. In this capacity you directly lead Production Supervisors and Process and Test Engineering functions. Additional Operational responsibilities include the Quality function which includes ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 leadership and product compliance coordination, as well as Production Equipment and Building Maintenance functions. Specific key initiatives requiring hands-on involvement and leadership include;
· Lead and develop the manufacturing team
o Drive a sense of urgency in manufacturing
o Strengthen the commitment of the Kromek quality culture
o Develop the next generation of leaders and managers in operations
· Develop and execute continuous improvement projects
o Analyze data and track KPI’s to optimize production efficiency
o Hands-on yield improvement through factory wide process improvements
o Champion, coordinate and lead 6S lean manufacturing process improvements
· Ensure Design for Manufacturability is enacted in NPD initiatives
o Drive new process development related to NPD Projects
o Participate in NPD process to ensure production cost points are achieved
o Coordinate with NPD teams to maximize manufacturability and development of standard work for new products.
o Support of all manufacturing equipment selection required fo