Strategy, KPIs and Business Delivery
Ensure resources, capacity and manpower plans are aligned with portfolio requirements and on-time delivery commitments.
Operational Excellence and Cross-Functional Execution
Lead world-class manufacturing practices and continuously improve manufacturing processes, flow, productivity, lead time and cost performance.
Implement and sustain effective 5S, Kanban and Kaizen practices across the manufacturing organization.
Quality, Compliance and Problem Solving
Implement and enforce quality control programs to meet quality objectives and support zero-defect initiatives.
Analyze manufacturing and quality records to identify issues, eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
Drive documented preventive actions and continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes.
Ensure the team complies with company directives, safe work procedures and work instructions to protect product quality and customer deliverables.
People Leadership and Organization Development
Provide strong leadership by coaching, training and developing a high-performing manufacturing team.
Promote collaboration, accountability, discipline and effective communication across all levels of the manufacturing organization.
Support a positive, safe and productive working environment while ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures.
Planning, Cost and Budget Control
Set and control department budgets in alignment with business priorities and operational needs.
Manage manufacturing cost improvement initiatives while balancing quality, delivery and resource requirements.
Carry out other assignments as required to support business needs.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in manufacturing management or capital-equipment maintenance.
Proven managerial and people-leadership experience in an organization with more than 50 employees.
Flexible, adaptable and willing to adjust to business priorities and company needs.
Proactive personality with a curious mindset and strong willingness to learn.
Able to analyze and solve complex manufacturing and operational problems.
Excellent communication, collaboration and teamwork skills across all organizational levels.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
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Cohu is a global technology leader in semiconductor test and inspection equipment.