Operations Supplier Engineering Project Manager

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain.  We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Job SummaryA member of the Operations team, accountable for management of supply chain projects costs, timelines, and resourcing. This individual will use technical and project management skills to coordinate implementation of new parts, cost reduction activities, and strategic outsourcing activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Defines scope, key objectives, timelines, and desired results for Operations team projects including supplier transfers, outsourcing projects, and other projects required to sustain business needs.
• Identifies and allocates project resources based on project priority as needed for successful implementation of Operations team projects.
• Ownership of Operations team projects timelines and is the responsible person to update Werfen management team on project progression, resource utilization, and technical risks.
• Conducts cost benefit analysis on proposed cost savings opportunities and presents business cases to Werfen management team highlighting potential piece price savings, capital investment requirements, personnel requirements, implementation timeline, and estimated payback period.
• Effectively manages relationships with external suppliers to achieve desirable outcomes for both Werfen and external suppliers.
• Tracks existing tooling, fixtures at suppliers, and identifies needs for initiation of new projects based on tooling and fixture lifecycle and Werfen’s strategic needs.
• Implement continuous improvements to Operations processes to bring projects more effectively from concept to implementation.
• Effectively and politically resolves conflict between team members.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

• External Suppliers
• Operations Management
• R&D Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc.)
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Engineering
• Purchasing
• Manufacturing

Minimum Knowledge & Experience for the position:

• A B.S. degree in engineering preferred
• Certification in Project Management Program (PMP) preferred
• Demonstrated record of problem solving, cost reduction, and experience with validation.

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Effective people skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, expertise in reading schematics and mechanical drawings, working knowledge of ERP systems.

Travel requirements:25% of time

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $135,000 to $170,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV. 

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact [email protected] for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

www.werfen.com