Detector Manufacturing Manager

Detector Manufacturing Manager

Manage Detector Manufacturing department production and personnel. Develop and implement methods and processes to strategically optimize the process of supplying our customers with high quality products, on time and at the lowest possible cost to process. Operate as highly involved management member of operating staff including participation in site strategy development, decision making, monthly reports and presentations at staff meetings.

The Ge Detector product line is a highly engineered complex group of products that require a dedicated and diverse group of resources having the necessary skill sets to be successful with the manufacturing process. The Detector Manufacturing team works under close direction of the Detector Engineering team to ensure high integrity and reliability of the product.

This position is responsible for the management function relating to the safety of employees and manufacturing of products to meet customer requirements and expectations. This includes the responsibility to the Manufacturing team and Technical Support team of providing tools, training, and leadership to help them excel in producing high quality products at a competitive cost.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of all employees working in manufacturing area.
• Manage Detector Test, Assembly, and Fabrication manufacturing departments.
• Lead and motivate all subordinates to fulfill schedules, improve control costs and quality.
• Train, coach and supervise employees to attain optimum performance considering every employee.
• Ensure to promote an atmosphere allowing the team to achieve the best of their skills.
• Employ, interview, monitor and conduct disciplinary methods for all subordinates.
• Work with Material Manager and Planner to ensure that materials are available when needed.
• Conduct routine audits of equipment and ensure routine maintenance schedules are followed.
• Design, prepare and record test and manufacturing methods to ensure high quality and efficiency.
• Comply with entire Q/A manual to assure high quality products are produced.
• Conduct routine one on one meeting with direct reports to ensure communication and feedback on general health and condition of the functional areas.
• Write and present employee performance reviews along with recommending merit increases at scheduled periods.
• Be involved in development and administration of rewards program apt for high achievers.
• Maintain feasible schedules of entire product teams and expedite material as needed.

Essential Duties

• Manage and oversee daily operations of the Detector Test, Fabrication, and Assembly areas.
• Assign daily tasks.
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and achieving department Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Review and approve Detector product manufacturing plan.
• Gather, monitor and report on Lean Daily Management.
• Direct and train subordinates in the performance of their duties.
• Maintain germanium and cryostat inventory.
• Ensure production equipment is properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with QA standards and documentation requirements.
• Determine reworks and assign crystals to orders and troubleshoot test, assembly, and fabrication problems.
• Maintain Detector Database.

Additional Duties

• Lead and motivate all subordinates to fulfill schedules, improve control costs and quality.
• Works with Material Manager and planner to ensure that materials are available when needed.
• Employ, interview, monitor and conduct disciplinary methods for all subordinates.
• Ensure to promote an atmosphere allowing the team to achieve the best of their skills.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated mastery of Detector Test department procedures.
• Demonstrated skill in general Ge spectrometry methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ge detector related products and accessories.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Mirion ERP procedures with respect to Detector production.
• Ability to assign tasks to others and verify follow through.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with other individuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge and skill in statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Lean 6S.

Amount Of Experience Required

• More than 6 years in technical field. Bachelors degree in technical field may substitute for 4 yrs required experience.

Educational Requirements

• Associates degree in general engineering or related field.

Required Education

Associates or better in Engineering or related field.

Preferred Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Required Experience

More than 6 years in technical field.

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