Card Systems Manager
Valid USA

Job Info

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Description

Valid USA is a global company with a market capitalization of more than $1 billion and 6,000 associates worldwide. Our job is to ensure every solution is seamless and secure - whether it's for big data, payment cards, government issued identification, mobile financial services or highly targeted direct marketing campaign management. Our website is www.valid.com

Valid has an outstanding opportunity for a Card Systems Manager. The successful candidate is a hand-on manager, who will lead card manufacturing for the Valid Identity Business Unit including facility staff, quality, safety, delivery, and cost. The ideal candidate is an independent self-starter, results driven, and detail oriented leader. He/She will be a part of the Identity Business Unit leadership team and assist with new card product design, qualification and introduction. This position is in Ft Wayne, Indiana and is not open to a remote work opportunity.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Leads all card manufacturing solutions, services, supply chain, and operations in support of Identity Business Unit and contract SLAs
• Leads the card manufacturing production facility including HW, SW, and staff
• Ensures the team follows established security policies and procedures
• Determines optimum plan of operations, equipment, etc. for productivity, cost, and quality
• Establishes equipment maintenance/uptime standards, monitor effort and results
• Leads resolution of manufacturing issues, including the coordination of 3rd party support services
• Develops and reports timely metrics for production/operations and to drive continuous improvement of the manufacturing process
• Documents and maintains work instructions and procedures in support of manufacturing processes
• Supports internal and external audits
• Assists in the resolution of supply chain and quality issues impacting manufacturing
• Manages resources and provide status information and feedback to internal customers and management
• Represents manufacturing at design reviews and business proposals
• Manages and coordinates plant/facility staff. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance to company procedures and policies
• Motivates and counsels staff in preserving an efficient, safe, and productive workplace

Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Manufacturing or Process Engineer
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (5+ years' experience in Operations Management) in a manufacturing/industrial setting
• Proven record of card manufacturing / support processes and driving continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to improve performance
• Demonstrated ability to perform manufacturing yield and issue analysis, root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Ability to effectively monitor operations with excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge ISO9001, NASPO, and card manufacturing standards

Required Skills

• Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques
• Proficiency with MS Office is essential, working knowledge of Minitab or equivalent data analysis tool is desirable
• Working knowledge of offset printing and plastic lamination technologies
• Working knowledge of production quality assurance procedures
• Maintain material inventory accuracy and conduct system transactions
• Conduct interviews, hire new operations staff, and provide employee orientation
• Establish goals, conduct feedback reviews, provide personal development advice to staff

What we offer:

• Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire and include a choice of four Medical plan options under United Health Care, two Dental options under United Health Care, Vision insurance, voluntary Short Term Disability, company paid Long Term Disability, company paid basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children and optional additional life insurance coverages
• 401(k) with company match
• Two weeks of vacation, six days of paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays with no waiting period.
• Opportunities for on the job training, career development and team building.

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