Process Engineering Section Manager

Philips Lighting is the global market leader in the lighting industry, with recognized expertise in the development, manufacturing and application of innovative lighting solutions. We offer our expertise, depth and reach across the entire lighting value chain to improve and simplify the work of our professional partners wherever our knowledge and reach can create value for them. From LED light sources to the increased role of controls to all-inclusive tailor-made solutions.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Managing team of process engineers and technologists (incl. development of capacity and capabilities of team members)
• Coordinating of operational activities
• Defining and executing process engineering strategic directions in area of electronics manufacturing
• Focusing on team’s operational excellence to install new and continuously improve existing processes, reducing process waste and adapting processes to newly introduced products
• Managing people’s capacity and competences, defining and managing team’s Key Performance Indicators and contributing to departmental and factory targets realization
• Driving process improvements initiatives within the team
• Managing short, mid and long term strategy of process engineering function

Requirements:

• Master degree in Industrial, Process, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Fluent English (both verbal and written) is a must
• At least 3 years of experience in managing people in manufacturing environment
• 2 - 5 years of experience in managing project/process
• Leadership competences present
• Continuous improvement and problem solving mindset (Lean methodology) is required
• Fundamentals of project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Entrepreneurial mind-set
• Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office software required.

We offer:

• Relocation package applicable for people moving in from outside of Pila region