Director, Manufacturing and Operations Technical Functions

Company: Rexroth
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the change to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch!

Job Description

Responsible for leading and supporting the manufacturing operations of the Bethlehem Customizing Center with vision and strategies to continuously improve processes, efficiency and implement advanced technologies and solutions.

The Director is a strong advocate for Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and is leading and living these principles.

The areas of responsibilities are Manufacturing (MOE), Technical Functions TEF (Machine and Process development, and connected solutions, Industrial Engineering, Machine Maintenance, Tool Room, Project Management and Document Coordination), Facility (FCM), Bosch Production System (BPS), and Quality (QMM)

Key Duties

• Manage all functional requirements and personnel activities in all departments reporting to this position
• Plan, manage and coordinate all manufacturing requirements, e.g. capacity planning, product cost reduction, new variant product start up, localization projects, and more
• Develop future operations standards and strategies with peers and cross functional teams
• Create the Business Plan for their areas and track performance to BP in monthly meetings with leadership
• Drive and track Work Efficiency in the plant and report in monthly meetings to Site Management and other Stakeholders.
• Ensure high Quality standards throughout Bet operations and achievement of Quality targets. Adherence to the Bosch Rexroth Quality Management System and the Environmental Policy in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Lead by example ensuring a high performance culture, foster Continuous Improvement as well as application of BPS principles
• Drive the Plant Concept activities within area(s) of responsibility
• Oversee projects and investments in Facility Management and ensure legal compliance
• Oversee the Machine Maintenance programs and processes to increase machine uptime and lower overall maintenance costs and ensure compliance to legal requirements
• Lead Industry 4.0 activities in the plant, drive the I4.0 Roadmap for the plant - Maintaining BET as a highly visible Pilot Plant for I4.0 within Bosch Rexroth World and RBNA
• Demonstrate discipline and consistency regarding adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned. Qualifications
  
  • Min. four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field from an accredited institution (ex. CHEA) with min. 5 years of experience in a technical field or manufacturing operations environment
  • Practical experience in Project Management
  • Practical experience of BPS and TPS principles and project implementation
  • Proven Track Record of implemented CIP projects
  • Knowledge of analytical problem solving techniques such as 8D, Shainin, Six Sigma or similar
  • Proven record of leading smaller and larger teams
  • Knowledge of IT in manufacturing (ITM) and connected industry applications
  • Knowledge and Awareness of Financial tools e.g. investment calculation, cost tracking.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Balance between result orientation, shop floor "hands-on" management and future orientation
  • Personal computer knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office, etc.
    
    Additional Information
    
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    
    By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.
    
    BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives.
    
    • FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
    • AWIM (A World in Motion)
      Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

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