Operations Manager - 3D Printing

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About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for an Operations Manager - 3D Printing in Littlestown, PA. As a part of the global operations leadership team, you'll be responsible for delivering manufacturing results and steering the technology roadmap in close collaboration with Global Operations, Product Management, R&D, and Project Management.  The role is ideal for someone who is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about advancing sustainable and circular manufacturing. Join us if you want to shape the future of 3D printing the future of luminaires manufacturing!

• Responsible for SQDCT (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Team) metrics for 3D Printing operations in Littlestown. Act as the single point of contact for the global 3D operations team and local site management team.

• Prepare manufacturing operation and investment plans. Define and implement improvement plans and continuous improvement programs to meet/exceed performance measures.

• Manage projects, including introduction of new products, capital expenditures, processes and equipment optimization, in alignment with product and technology roadmaps.

• Manage budget in accordance with Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Profit & Lost results for the 3D Printing production unit. Identify, implement, and monitor cost-down opportunities.

• Supervise, select, develop, coach, and evaluate team to ensure effective and efficient manufacturing.

• Create and sustain a learning organization and high-performance team.

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a production environment (both component fabrication and assembly) and managing teams

• Ability to operate in a venture/scale-up environment; adaptable with a high sense of urgency and a change agent

• Track record of successful implementation of lean manufacturing and/or other manufacturing excellence programs

• Strong communication, critical thinking, structured problem-solving, and negotiation skills

• Fluent in the application of structured problem-solving frameworks (e.g. Kaizen, A3, 8D, DMAIC) and lean manufacturing tools (e.g. Gemba, visual management, line balancing, kanban, etc.)

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

Salary:  $115,000 - 154,500 based on experience level

Bonus:  Target bonus opportunity 15%

Benefits Overview:  Company subsidized benefits plan offerings that include Medical, Health Savings Account, Dental, 401K retirement plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays/personal days, tuition reimbursement and products discounts. Ability to purchase supplemental benefits that include supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, vision insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, health care flexible spending account and dependent care flexible spending account

We're offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

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