Area Manager - AEG Mechanical Assembly at Varex Imaging · Salt…

Area Manager - AEG Mechanical Assembly Location: Salt Lake City To apply to a Varex Imaging position, please create an account and sign-in. CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES: Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account. Summary The Area Manager is responsible for leading a manufacturing area or department within a defined business unit. This role operates at both a strategic and operational level, owning performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people. The Area Manager leads supervisors and frontline teams, drives continuous improvement, ensures operational excellence, and aligns area performance with company-wide objectives. Job Description Strategic Leadership & Performance Own area-wide performance across key metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity) Establish and execute goals aligned with business and operational objectives Monitor KPIs and drive performance through data-driven decision-making Lead capacity planning and resource alignment to meet changing demand Operational Oversight Ensure efficient and compliant operation of production processes Oversee workforce planning, labor utilization, and material flow Ensure equipment readiness, capacity, and risk mitigation planning Drive problem-solving for operational challenges and escalations Leadership & Talent Development Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline employees Build team capability through training, cross-training, and succession planning Establish clear expectations and accountability for performance and behaviors Partner with HR on workforce planning, engagement, and employee relations Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Lead or sponsor Kaizen events and process improvement projects Identify waste, constraints, and inefficiencies to improve flow and productivity Ensure improvements are sustained and standardized Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and other business units Align production execution with customer demand and business priorities Support new product introduction and process changes Quality, Safety & Compliance Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational discipline Support audit readiness, CAPA, and compliance initiatives Communication & Alignment Present area performance, risks, and improvement plans to senior leadership Conduct Gemba walks and maintain visibility into operations Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and operational execution Decision-Making Authority Approves area-level staffing, resource allocation, and spending Enforces policies and operational standards within the area Makes strategic and operational decisions impacting area performance ________________________________________ Core Competencies Leadership & people development Strategic thinking with operational execution Continuous improvement mindset Data-driven decision making Cross-functional collaboration Change management Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience 10+years of operations or manufacturing leadership experience Experience leading teams and driving operational performance Area Overview Leads mechanical assembly and lead operations for High CT (AEG) X-ray source product lines, including LMB and MBX platforms. This area supports the production of low-volume, high-mix,highly complexmedical imaging components, requiring precision assembly, advanced process control, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements. This operation is critical to delivering high-performance CT products to global OEM partners and involves complex integration, specialized materials (including lead handling), and close alignment with engineering and quality organizations. Area Specific Responsibilities Own end-to-end performance of AEG mechanical assembly and lead operations, including safety, quality, delivery, and productivity within a 24/7 production environment Drive execution against key metrics such as on-time delivery (OTD), yield, throughput, and cost performance Lead assembly of complex, high-performance CT components, ensuring: Precision build execution Adherence to standardized work and process controls Product integrity in high-reliability applications Oversee lead (Pb) handling and assembly processes, ensuring safe handling, compliance, and process discipline Partner with supply chain, planning, and upstream production teams to ensure material availability and schedule alignment, while mitigating real-time disruptions Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and quality teams to: Resolve complex product and process issues Reduce defects, warranty exposure, and COPQ Improve manufacturability and assembly robustness Lead new product introduction (NPI) efforts for High CT platforms, ensuring smooth transition from development to stable production Champion Lean Manufacturing within a complex assembly environment, with focus on: Process standardization and documentation Line balance and workflow optimization Reduction of rework, cycle time, and inefficiencies Serve as project leader for assembly improvements, tooling enhancements, and capital investments, including business case development for equipment upgrades Own planning for assembly capacity, labor strategy, and specialized tooling/equipment, ensuring readiness to meet demand Ensure compliance with QMS, GMP, CAPA, and safety requirements, including those specific to material handling and regulated medical device manufacturing Lead adoption and effectiveness of digital manufacturing systems (MES, SAP, traceability systems) to improve process control and data visibility Technical/Functional Requirements Strong experience in precision mechanical assembly of complex electro-mechanical systems, ideally within CT or high-performance imaging products Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments with high product variability Demonstrated experience with: Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement in assembly operations Root cause analysis and corrective action (RCA/CAPA) Process standardization, documentation, and training development Production systems (MES, SAP, or equivalent) Experience supporting NPI and scaling of technically complex products into production Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (GMP, QMS), including quality and compliance requirements Preferred familiarity with: High voltage / high vacuum systems Controlled material handling(e.g., lead or regulated substances) Unique Challenges of the Role Managinghighly complexCT product builds requiring precision, repeatability, and strict quality adherence Overseeing operations that include specialized material handling (lead processes) with safety and compliance implications Balancing production execution with frequent engineering updates and evolving product designs Maintaining stable output in a high variability, high-requirement production environment Coordinating across multiple technical disciplines to resolve issues andmaintainflow Key Performance Objectives Deliver consistent OTD, first-pass yield, and productivity performance for High CT products Reduce assembly defects, rework, and cost of poor quality (COPQ) Improve process efficiency through standardization, line balance, and workflow optimization Successfully execute assembly-related improvement and capital projects Strengthen workforce capability through structured training and skills development Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting CT or high-performance medical imaging product lines Background in regulated manufacturing environments (medical device preferred) Lean / Six Sigma certification withdemonstratedsuccess in complex assembly environments Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. Sedentarytoheavywork that will occasionally 1-33% require employee to lift/move up to 40lbs. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or moving heavy equipment and/or supplies occasionally 1-33%. Reaching above and below the shoulder occasionally 1-33%. Above-average agility and dexterity with the ability to hold, grasp and manipulate small parts and use hand and power tools occasionally 1-33%. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and handle physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, repetitive motion, or similar activities. Work environments includes: exposure to chemicals, electrical current, proximity to moving mechanical parts, repetitive hand motion, open flame, working from heights, cold environment, hot environment, uneven surface, fumes, and office environments. Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Work Shift: N/A Pay Rate Type: Salary Benefits and Perks Medical Insurance Dental/Vision 10 Paid Holidays PTO Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K match Paid Parental Leave Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Competitive Pay Flexible Schedules Variety of Shift Options Free Safety Shoes Friendly Work Environment On-site Cafeteria, Company Nurse, Credit Union, and Gym Free Coffee and Soda Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Discounts EV Charging Stations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.