We are seeking a strategic and experienced Assistant General Manager / Deputy General Manager to lead our Products, Mold, and Tools-Costing and Design teams. The successful candidate will oversee the costing and design functions, ensuring cost efficiency, product quality, and innovation. This role is critical to optimizing product designs, controlling costs, and enhancing the overall manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Costing Management:
- Develop and implement costing strategies for products, molds, and tools to ensure accurate and competitive pricing.
- Utilize advanced costing software and ERP systems to analyze production costs and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates and reports for new and existing products, molds, and tools.
- Collaborate with procurement and production teams to manage material costs and optimize supply chain operations.
- Design Management:
- Lead the design team in developing innovative and high-quality designs for products, molds, and tools that meet customer requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee the design process from concept to production, ensuring timely and efficient project completion.
- Use CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to create and modify designs.
- Implement design improvements and new technologies to enhance product performance and manufacturability.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in design and development.
- Process Optimization:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Use data analysis tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives.