Head of Manufacturing

Head of Manufacturing

Location:

Espoo, Finland

Type:

Full-time

Start Date:

As soon as possible

At Hyperion Robotics, we are on a mission to bring sustainability and automation to one of the largest and most conservative sectors, the construction industry. Using robotic 3D printing technology and low-carbon upcycled materials we are rethinking the way construction elements are designed and built. We collaborate with leading clients in the construction, industrial and infrastructure sectors and we are backed by some of the top investors in Europe.

The impact of your role:

Do you thrive in a dynamic start-up environment, and feel excited about developing manufacturing processes from scratch? We are looking for a Head of Manufacturing to join our growing team of 30+ talented colleagues representing more than 20 nationalities.

We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in building and managing manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has both experience in daily operations as a Production or Plant Manager and in high-level operational work in the role of Director / Head of Manufacturing, having built a Lean culture, developed quality control systems, and optimized supply chain management. In addition to that, we seek a resilient leader with a people-first approach and experience in managing a small team of 10+ engineers and production units.

The role is permanent, full-time and on-site in Espoo, Finland. Your work will include traveling within Europe including the United Kingdom.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a dedicated team in Finland, support hiring in overseas locations (i.e. United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany) and be a change leader

• Own our in-house manufacturing process and convert lab scale manufacturing to industrial scale

• Ensure health & safety standards, enhance quality control, constantly improve productivity and reduce manufacturing costs

• Establish work standards and develop a comprehensive training program for production units

• Create and execute a factory ramp-up plan for overseas locations; support and scale manufacturing processes there

• Lead and facilitate ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and factory production certification

You have:

• University degree in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field

• Proven experience in improving (ideally building from scratch) manufacturing processes and scaling them, preferably in High-Mix Low-Volume manufacturing; experience in precast concrete or construction industry is a big plus

• Significant experience in lean manufacturing and familiarity with Six Sigma strategies and tools

• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing different teams of 10+ members and production units

• A hands-on mentality, open mindset and creativity in finding unconventional solutions

• Strong resilience with the ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills, and clear and effective communication

It's a big plus if you also have:

• Knowledge of ISO standards and experience with factory production certification

• Experience with robotic manufacturing

• Some background in application engineering

What we offer:

• Working in a friendly and international team of driven people on a the mission to transform the construction industry

• Opportunity to make a significant impact by scaling our manufacturing and have a lot of freedom in decision making

• Broad variety of in-person social events to build connections and have fun

• Two weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment

• Extensive private occupational healthcare

• Fair compensation

If you are excited about this opportunity, send your CV and motivation letter in English via our career website.We are looking forward to talking to you

Hyperion Robotics embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our company will be.