Job Description

The Manager Automation US leads and develops the regional automation team to assure timely and accurate item setups for ordering and production. Collaborates with other Managers to continuously design, implement and revamp processes to improve quality and performance.

• Project & Resource Management

• Analytics, Reporting, Documentation

• Coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the team and own tasks such as: attendance/vacation schedule, claims, training, coaching, development and performance reviews.

• Administer and execute policies and procedures that typically affect individual subordinate employees

• Communicate/Collaborate with other functions/departments

• Execute procedures or processes to ensure task completion with quality and schedule

• Improve procedures and processes to improve team’s productivity, quality, and/or reduce costs

• Provide guidance and support for new customer programs and initiatives or complex problems

• Ensure adherence of existing standards such as coding conventions, procedures, operational manuals and consistency of formatting, etc.

• Ensure accuracy and consistency of setups on a global basis for all automation maintained programmes

• Manage Equipment Contracts & Maintenance (Lab), Purchase of Supplies (Ink Ribbons)

• Issue Tracking & Reporting (Smartrack, Remedy/ServiceNow)

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• 2+ years of experience in people management
• 2+ years of experience with variable data solutions
• 2+ years of graphic design experience using graphics software (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, etc.)
• 2+ years of thermal printing experience
• System integration and production workflow understanding is an advantage
• Basic knowledge of Programming is an advantage
• Good communication skills and team player spirit
• Detail and problem solving oriented
• Troubleshooting skills
• Good command of English (written and spoken)
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Strong documentation skills

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.