Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Optotune is looking for a talented and motivated Manufacturing Manager to join our team in Slovakia. In this dynamic role, you will lead and manage a team, ensuring effective performance management and fostering a positive work culture. This position requires up to 20% travel to multiple production sites. Join Optotune and play a key role in driving our innovative manufacturing processes.

Tasks

• Manage direct reports and their activities. This includes overall performance management, identifying needs, training and development for department team members
• Lead team to promote and demonstrate effective communication and positive culture
• Coordinate activities associated with new product introduction, transfer to different factories and launch
• Responsible for maintaining production efficiencies and team measurables through lean manufacturing principles, human resources planning, and flexibility
• Support global R&D, production planning and headquarter reporting
• Responsibility for the budget, its economical and efficient use
• Travel up to 20% to multiple production sites

Requirements

• MSc degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, biotechnology, physics or equivalent
• 5 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility
• Leadership ability
• Responsible for making decisions
• Knowledge in micro-assembly and semiconductor processing (MEMS)
• General understanding of production control in mass-production manufacturing
• Strong hands-on user of ERP software systems (SAP S/4HANA) and quality systems (SPC)
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP), Lean Management and Six Sigma
• Proficiency in English

Why us?

• Work in a fast-growing high-tech environment
• A variety of challenging tasks and support from highly qualified professionals
• Flexible working environment, home office & part time work
• Opportunities for personal development and further education
• Respectful and supportive corporate culture with a lot of fun
• Awesome regular company events!
• More details you can find here

If you are passionate about manufacturing excellence and looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join Optotune in Slovakia and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative and high-quality products. Together, we can achieve new heights in manufacturing efficiency and innovation. Don't miss the chance to be part of our forward-thinking Optoteam. Only CV in Slovak and English is needed.