Manager, Mfg. Product Engineering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise•Sunnyvale, CA

9d•$105,500 - $213,500•Hybrid

About The Position

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Job Family Definition: Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in product area(s) to meet production, quality, cost and predictability goals for production sites. Responsible for performing varied and general tasks involved in the manufacturing process. These tasks may include, but are not limited to at the non-exempt level, basic manufacturing assembly; installation or processing of components, subsystems or systems; operation of basic hand tools and assigned production or manufacturing machinery; compiling data for reports; work may be internal and possibly external to the company. At the exempt level, may be responsible for customer design and software utilization. Management Level Definition: Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving common and complex business/technical issues within established policies. Manages exempt individual contributors and/or supervisors. Has accountability for results of a major program in terms of cost, direction and people management. Provides guidance on process improvements and recommends changes in alignment with business tactics and strategy for area of responsibility. Plans, manages and monitors operational/tactical activities of Staff. Staff members' work may involve strategic issues. Recruits and supports development of direct staff members. Typically reports to MG2 or Director. Additional guidance/criteria: Manages and controls activities within a single country or a sub-region which is part of a larger geographical Region; Manages at least 4 employees and typically between 8 and 15 direct reports. Span of Control guidelines may differ from these numbers.

Requirements

First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
Typically 8+ years of experience in an operationssupply chain function (or related fields).
Typically 0-2 years of people management experience.
Excellent knowledge of manufacturing management business and technology requirements and strategies.
Excellent communication skills (e.g. written, verbal, presentation); mastery in English and local language.
Ability to make reasonable decisions regarding country specific legislative and regulatory compliance.
Utilizes the expertise of others as necessary.
Excellent qualitative and quantitative analytics and data modelling skills.
Excellent project management and project sponsorship skills.
Excellent people management skills, including managing teams across multiple locations.
Influencing and negotiation skills (e.g. setting expectations and aligning the performance of 3rd party partners).
Good Lean Sigma knowledge and understanding.
Strong business acumen.
Good understanding of the company's policies and processes.
Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Accountable for manufacturing operational activities for multiple product lines, ensuring that performance (inventory, cost, etc.) meets regional and global and business requirements.
Manages a team of exempt individual contributors who typically support a moderately complex regionalglobal business unit.
Responsible for hiring, setting and monitoring of annual performance plans, coaching, and career development; ensures that the proper tools are in place to support the team and the processes.
Ensures the delivery of products and services that meet the performance metrics defined by senior management.
Consults with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a limited scope.
Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement and engages in the design.
Manages the manufacturing activities with internal andor external parties, ensuing critical activities are identified and issues are resolved.
Drive compliance programs to realize efficiencies and advantages in the operation.