DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supports the production locations within the Driv business with digitalization of processes, software integration, and improvement of software. Responsible for designing reliable processes and databases using modern technology tools according to the organization’s needs. Work with global sites to drive measurable improvements in systems, standardization, and information. The Digital Systems Manager will work closely with team members to provide technical support, ensure system consistency, and identify new requirements. Communication and organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solving attitude.
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:
- Improvement and standardization of quality systems with the initiative for more paperless, responsive, and readily accessible solutions across the Chassis and Powertech Solutions.
- Responsible for optimizing methods for the collection, analysis, and reporting of operation KPI’s.
- Ability to understand front-end user requirements and translate into IT system.
- Research and suggest new technology and software products, services, and protocols e.g., internet of things.
- Participate in the development process such as requirement reviews, pre-production, user acceptance testing, post launch, implementation, system upgrades and maintenance.
- Participate in problem solving and continuous improvement efforts at production facilities and for the business.
- Liaise with plant Quality and Manufacturing teams to gather user requirements and identify new features.
- Work with manufacturing sites to implement software and system solutions.
- Interface with IT and central functions to develop tools and software in alignment with the organization’s goals.
- Lead and manage projects, for instance to introduce new quality systems, tools or resources.
- Create required documents such as procedures, work instructions, forms, training material, etc.
- Develop and present training material, perform training for implementation of new tools.
- Carry out special projects and assignments as deemed appropriate.
- Collect and analyze data to determine appropriate courses of action and establish best practices.
- Submit objective and pro-active reports in a timely fashion to improve the communication between sites.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Map processes and streamline for efficiency.
- Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities to contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.
- Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance in a timely manner.
- Provide leadership, coordination, and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles.
- Provide input on performance to leaders in the businesses and regions.
- Self-motivated, proven leader, ability to learn quickly with a problem-solving mindset.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and written in English.
- Ability for regular travel that could range between 10-30%
EDUCATION:
- Degree level education in IT, Computer Programming, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Programming and database design/management background desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years of quality/lean/manufacturing/engineering/IT work experience required.
- Involvement in complex, multi-task orientated projects in large organizations.
- Proven work experience in implementing software solutions.
- In-depth understanding of data management and user interface web applications.
- Good communication skills are needed to interact with internal customers and company associates.
- Thorough knowledge of Power BI.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems.
