Operations Manager
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Operations Manager & Subcontract ManagementJoin the SLM Studio Team with Nikon SLM Solutions Americas. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about metal additive manufacturing and helping a diverse range of customers on their additive manufacturing adoption journey. The position is based out of our new Center of Excellence in Long Beach, California to support customers across the Americas.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Nikon SLM Solutions is a leading provider of metal based additive manufacturing technology, commonly referred to as 3D printers, utilizing selective laser melting powder bed fusion technology. Our 3D printers are designed to produce parts directly from a variety of metal powders. The customers for our metal based additive manufacturing systems come from various industries such as aerospace, energy, healthcare, and automotive. Headquartered in Lübeck Germany, Nikon SLM Solutions has more than 600 employees worldwide.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Additive Manufacturing Manager Operations & Subcontract Management will be responsible for:Set up and lead 3rd party manufacturing in USLead Customer ServiceLead LogisticsAs US Process Manager, roll out global processes for entire SLM NADemand PlanningOwning US 3rd party logistics and manufacturingGlobal Process ManagementInternal Service for parts management and Service quotesSupplier ManagementService ManagementLogistics
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline or comparable work experience.Previous Operations experienceExperience in Additive Manufacturing (preferred)Good CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProcess AdherenceLeading in a production and service environmentChange Management for implementing global processes in US
OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES: Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision401(k) plan and 4% matchHoliday Pay and Paid Time OffPaid parental leave (maternity and paternity)Gym reimbursementTuition reimbursementCompany-paid disability coverageCompany-paid life insurance
SLM Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against since race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship or Green Card is required.
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