Operational Excellence Lead

About this role

Do you want to change how the world creates?

At Formlabs, we’re building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we’re helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.

We’re a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you’re ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.

We are looking for an analytical thinker with a history of delivering results to tackle an array of programs. As an Operations Excellence Lead you will work at the cross section of business, operations, and systems. You will work to solve the most pressing priorities of Formlabs Global Operations which encompasses Supply Chain, Customer Fulfillment, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities and Workplace. This role requires participating in the strategic design of our Global Operations, establishing best practices, and leading critical continuous improvement opportunities.

If you are a highly-motivated individual who can quickly understand new problems, develop solutions, and make an impact, we want you as our Operational Excellence Lead.

The Job:

• Take on critical strategic studies such as supply chain risks, facilities locations, and growth blockers

• Liaise with cross-functional stakeholders, developing strategic partnerships to cultivate trust and share knowledge within and beyond the team. Work closely with stakeholders to report on and forecast KPIs across certain programs or regions (e.g. capital spend, risk, budget variance, or accruals.)

• Manage multiple programs or initiatives at the same time with meticulous organization and prioritization

• Identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, reporting and dashboards, cost management, and procurement

• Partner with Global Operations leadership to strategically identify and take action on opportunities related to processes, tools, and partnerships, with a focus on process streamlining, cost management, reporting and dashboards

• Develop technology roadmaps that addresses the Global Operations needs now and in the future.

• Evaluate technologies that can improve customer outcomes and efficiencies

• Be a thought leader and an advisor to the Chief Operating Officer to drive efficiencies and exceed targets.

You:

• Take initiative to drive core business outcomes

• Proven history of leadership through influence and collaboration at all organizational levels

• A hands-on people leader who can inspire and drive a team to get things done

• Communication: Excel at organization and communication, and working cross-functionally, present to c-suite and work 1:1 with individual contributors

• Effectively cope with change, ability to act without having the total picture

• Experience developing and managing budgets (including capital budget justification) with strong financial, contract management, strategic planning, and quantitative analysis skills.

• Technical aptitude and demonstrated capability of working in technical programs

• Analysis with large data

Bonus Skills:

• Consulting or Product Management experience