Head of Manufacturing
Posted 24 weeks ago
Our Client is a world leader in the design and development of Narrowband RF mesh networks that enable
Omni Internet of Things (IoT) communications.
With a wealth of expertise and experience in smart technology,
the Group provides customers with long-range, low-power, end-to-end networking solutions and high-
performance applications that help them enhance service delivery, improve business efficiency and save energy.
The companies provide wireless communication technology for smart metering, lighting and the
Internet of Things.
The company was founded in 2002 and listed on AIM in 2005.CyanConnode has been working in India since 2009,
where it collaborates with local partners to implement large-scale smart metering projects. By enabling real-
time data transmission, their solutions aim to reduce energy loss, optimize resource usage, and enhance
operational efficiency for utilities.
Job Description
Role Description:
- Scoping out, agreeing and delivering an effective Manufacturing, procurement, and Quality strategy.
- Controlling the ‘cost of sales’ to ensure delivery of expected product margin.
- Ensure all supply chain relationships are commercially optimised alongside the best practice adhered to by the company
Primary Responsibilities:
- Owner of the Contract Manufacturing and Vendor selection strategy
- Owner of the organisation-wide procurement and manufacturing processes to meet the operational needs of our customer delivery teams.
- Manage the existing manufacturing support team along with the master build scheduling process and NPI function.
- Responsible for aligning process to the compliance of all ISO standards followed.
- Responsible for contract negotiation and agreements (for high value/volume and strategic suppliers/services).
- Working with the Sales team to ensure accurate costing mechanisms for new contracts and proposals. Ensure all processes fulfil the requirements of the relevant quality objectives.
- Support the development process for new product introduction and vendor design-win value.
- Responsible for the relationships with strategic component suppliers and CEMs to ensure best practice and optimised manufacturing.
- Continually research best manufacturing practice on a global basis. Ensure necessary corporate governance with all suppliers to ensure compliance to the organisations CSR Policy.
Working Enviornment:
Open plan office with access to private meeting rooms
Qualifications:
Degree in relevant discipline
Skills
- contarct manufacturing
- vendor selection strategy
- sourcing
- fabrication assembly
- CEM evaluation
- electronic equipment management
- international law
- foreign transactions
Candidate Profile
Personal Attributes:
- Strong negotiation skills
- Able to liaise confidently with all levels of the organisation
- Self-starter Able to work independently
- Flexible Well organized Conscientious
- Works well under pressure and ability to meet deadlines
- Comfortable working in a dynamic work environment
Experience and Skills Required:
- Substantive experience of sourcing and negotiation of; components, electronics fabrication assembly and test contracts on a global basis.
- Experience of globally evaluating CEMs and complex suppliers for continued improvement and new opportunities.
- Experience of managing high volume complex electronic equipment.
- Proficient knowledge of contract and company law.
- Desirable knowledge of international law, shipping terms and taxation.
- Understanding of foreign currency transactions.
- Exposure to working with developing countries.
- Excellent organisational, problem solving, target driven individual
- Highly process, quality and results oriented
Job Summary
