*position title*: plant manager, appliances & cookware
*location*:acuña, coahuila, méxico
*reports to*: latam manufacturing sr. Director
*job summary*:
the plant manager has responsibility for directing and controlling elements of the production operations within capital and operating budget parameters for the facility. Responsible for plant safety for all associates. Recommends and implements more efficient production methods, processes, purchasing, tooling, and manpower usage techniques as required to meet budget and sales demands. Formulates strategic production plans consistent with company future planning in terms of facilities, equipment, machinery, and personnel. Lead, develops, mentors plant leadership in people development, ways of working, and collaboration with support functions.
key responsibilities
- accountable for labor efficiency, operation efficiency, and cost of failure metrics
- work closely with engineering to introduce new products, programs, capital equipment and ways of working to manufacturing; and improvements to capital equipment.
- deliver forecasted hours in order to meet demand and plan headcount/labor to reflect that demand
- improve oe through implementing more efficient methods as well as utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies
- set clear and meaningful performance expectations for direct reports as well as establishing performance objectives for dotted line responsibilities of manufacturing support and direct labor associates.
- responsible for managing plant productivity
- responsible for maintaining accurate and necessary records to assure accurate inventories of materials, parts and finished goods.
- provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to plant management focusing on talent acquisition, retention and development.
- demonstrated leadership capability and execution; leading by example and influence
- demonstrated successful capability leading in a us/mexican border facility
- successful collaboration capabilities working cross functionally within a matrix environment
- technical skillset and experience with leading manufacturing facilities
- demonstrated ability to utilize opex and lean manufacturing principles.
- understanding of the drive of financial performance and manage them.
- excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- bilingual (english and spanish)
- conflict management / resolution experience
- ability to lead cross functional teams.
- strong process orientation
- competent in microsoft office
- bachelors degree in business or related field
- 7+ years in manufacturing management; 2+ years experience managing multiple departments
newell brands (nasdaq: nwl) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including rubbermaid, sharpie, graco, coleman, rubbermaid commercial products, yankee candle, paper mate, foodsaver, dymo, expo, elmer's, oster, nuk, spontex and campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.