ENVEA is a world class manufacturer of ambient, emission and process monitoring systems, with full turnkey capabilities. Our equipment and technologies encompass gas analysers, dust monitors, solids flow and moisture sensors, flue gas flow meters, and air quality monitoring networks, as well as environmental data processing and reporting solutions.
ENVEA wish to appoint a Site Manager to develop and then manage our new development and production site in Taicang.
The Site Manager is required to have a background in management of production sites, a strong understanding of manufacturing, collaboration with R&D and suppliers as well as business management skills.
The Site Manager will be required to communicate with colleagues from other ENVEA locations to share best practices, especially Head Office in Paris France. The Site Manager reports directly to the Manufacturing Operations Director in Paris.
Purpose
The role of Site Manager for Taicang is to develop an effective site, focused on delivering products on time & in budget. Liaise with R&D on the creation of new product innovations, and the production and lifecycle management of equipment and solutions.
The Site Manager will promote a culture based around communication and interaction, guiding, supporting and inspiring local teams to operate as part of the global ENVEA team.
In addition to ensuring operational excellence, the Site Manager will be responsible for managing the construction and installation project of the new manufacturing site in China, including office spaces. This includes planning, coordination with contractors, and ensuring the site is delivered on time, within budget and to ENVEA standards.
Duties
·Providing leadership for the teams working on site
·Liaising with other ENVEA managers globally to understand current and future requirements for the product line.
·Form a motivated team delivering good products and innovations
·Build an environment of enthusiasm, teamwork, and a common vision
·Be the company legal representative on site
·Project Management – New Site Construction
-Lead and coordinate the full project lifecycle of the new ENVEA site in China: from planning and design to construction, installation and commissioning
-Manage relationships with construction partners, architects, equipment suppliers and local authorities
-Oversee the site development timeline, ensuring milestones and budgets are respected
-Ensure that all construction activities comply with ENVEA quality, safety and sustainability standards, as well as local regulations
-Report regularly to the Manufacturing Operations Director on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies
-Coordinate with internal stakeholders (R&D, HR, IT, Facilities, etc.) to ensure the new site is fully operational upon handover
·Research and Development
-Direct leadership of Manufacturing Engineering, acting as liaison between Operations and R&D
-Provide support to local R&D team
-Provide support and guidance to ensure R&D projects delivery and completion
·Product Management
-Contribute to product life cycle management
-Drive product management in cooperation with the Group Head of Product Management and Group Head of R&D
·Manufacturing Operations
-Meeting production KPIs
-Ensuring that products meet quality standards
-Ensuring the availability of products produced at the site
-Ensuring supply chain management, supporting local Supply Chain team and coordinating on priorities with Group Head of Supply and Sourcing
-Monitor financial data and recommend solutions to improve profitability
-Ensuring smooth operations at the site
-Implement common practices and support Group improvement projects
·Facilities management
-Direct management of the site development project (initial phase), then facilities management team once site is operational.
-Ensuring site remains safe, compliant with all company standards and local regulations, in excellent operating condition and suitable for Operations’ needs.
·Quality management
-Direct management of Quality management team
-Ensuring site remains compliant with all company standards and local regulations
-Supporting quality audits and liaise with certifying bodies as required
-Promoting a continuous improvement culture, supporting site excellence and reputation
·HR management
-Liaising with local HR representative, and support staff development plans
-Assisting in managing any HR issue where escalation is required
-Promoting a great work environment and a people focused culture
-Contributing and supporting employee’s development plans
-Sponsoring local initiatives, promoting the site as an employer of choice
·IT
-Manage local IT requirements in line with Group guidelines and approved budget
-Support site needs and compliance requirements
-Ensure equipment availability and suitability, to support business development
Experience
·Experience in building instruments or equipment used in industrial process plants
·Some years of experience in management of an operation
·Leadership experience
·Experience in working with R&D departments
·Experience in the interaction between development and production departments
·Experience in dealing with external partners such as suppliers or inspection bodies.
·Good technical understanding
·Knowledge of certification processes, procurement and approval processes
·A sense of market requirement and requirements of sales organisations
Skills
·Bachelor's degree in in a technical course of study, business management or a related field
·Understanding of general finance and budgeting, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow management
·Excellent communication skills
·Excellent interpersonal skills
·Use of ERP system
·Fluent English language skills
Location
Taicang, China
Travel
Occasional travel including overseas
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