Operations Project Manager

About us

Dyson’s operations team delivers manufacturing technology and solutions for the mass production of Dyson’s innovative product technology through partnership with our design, quality and commercial organisations, as well as with our suppliers and contract manufacturers. Our operations team continuously drives reductions in our supply costs, and improvements in our quality and delivery performance ensuring our products are delivered on time to our customers with the highest standards.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Operations with close interaction with team members of Dyson teams and external manufacturers is paramount to the success of the role. Examples of projects include - Implementation of new contractor manufacturer/sub-contractor, Implementation of new products/technologies into manufacturing and drive CSR programs.

• Lead an operations team at Category Level to deliver new projects into production on time on cost and on quality and to ensure that ongoing production demand is met.

• Lead a team of experienced operationally focused project managers/leaders who are responsible for the coordination of cross-functional teams. These cross-function teams are to deliver, monitor, and implement all actions related to the implementation of a challenging engineering project into mass production.

• Drive adherence to the manufacturing plans for the products that have entered production.

• Demonstrate strong leadership with a clear hands-on approach in delivering the objectives

• by using proven project management and influencing skills. They will have the responsibility to overcome all obstacles in ensuring the projects are delivered to time, cost and specification.

• Complete understanding of all aspects of transferring a project from the design phase into mass manufacturing and the obstacles that are encountered.

• Competent risk and issue management including effective escalation, executive summary, and clear data-based recommendations for decisions making and expenditure.

• Challenge all teams in driving improved performance in all aspects of operations management and notably the results in achieving consistent manufacturing quality and output post SOP.

• Ensure that best practice manufacturing systems are being used and continue to challenge how we operate within the factories.

• Ensure investments and capital spending are effectively planned and managed to achieve company strategy and objectives.

• Share a trusting relationship with the team, and create a well-disciplined and result orientated team.

• Perform any other ad hoc duties assigned from time to time by the management.

Efficiency Program related to:

• Waste reduction and Process Improvements Engineering Change Management

Project Management

• Provide Leadership, coordination of assigned projects

• Management of key stakeholders within the project

• Co-ordination of cross-functional teams both internally/externally

Manufacturing Efficiency

• Implement key efficiency programs that reduce cost, improve yield and quality.

• Implementation of Process Engineering changes to drive increased adherence to specifications.

Cost Management

• Ensure projects that are delivering a cost-benefit are reviewed/tracked to ensure benefits are realized.

About you

• Experience handling operations in 1. PCBA operations 2. Tooling 3. Painting (in terms of priority).

• Should have materials management experience preferably on electronic components and moulded parts (preferred but not critical).

• Should have good negotiation and communication experience (with CM experience preferred but not critical).

• Strong skill on root cause analysis and knowledge of problem solving tools.

• NPI experience and operational background.

Benefits

Dyson monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition. #LI-AK

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.