Plant manager, rack integration/configuration – guadalajara, mexico
position summary/purpose of position:
the plant manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and performance of sanmina’s rack integration/configuration facility located in guadalajara, mexico. The associated duties include, but are not limited to: supporting the operation’s overall business strategy by providing leadership and direction to the operations of the facility; building a strong, customer-oriented production team; ensuring the facility provides outstanding products and services to its customers through high quality, competitive costs, and on-time delivery; helping to drive the continuous improvement of processes and the implementation of new technologies; developing organizational strength and robustness; and ensuring facility operation in compliance with company policies and all laws. This person will play a key role in obtaining planned results and helping to maximize the long-term value delivered from the facility. He/she must be a change agent and team player, who can work closely with the team to introduce contemporary operational practices to the facility and help create high-performance work teams. The plant manager needs to be a metrics-based person, who can ensure the implementation of solid systems and processes. He/she also needs to be a leader, who can communicate the need for cultural change to a proud workforce and motivate action and results. The plant manager will be a key driver and will have a significant impact on the company’s competitive position and financial performance.
essential job duties
* the plant manager works closely with the local team to develop an operations strategy. This multi-year strategy should embrace the concepts, principles, and philosophies of lean manufacturing.
* develops a high-performance, leadership-oriented production team.
* provides a high level of leadership and management sufficient to motivate, develop, and guide the organization to achieving operational goals and objectives.
* directs operations to ensure compliance with prescribed quality, cost, delivery, and other performance standards. Obtains planned results.
* ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and effective customer relations.
other job duties
* fosters an operations environment that provides a safe and environmentally responsible facility.
* maintains plant property and equipment in good condition to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations.
* builds organizational talent - attracts, develops, and retains talented individuals; creates a learning environment that ensures that associates realize their highest potential, thereby allowing the organization as a whole to meet future challenges.
* mobilizes resources - manages staff and resources consistent with organizational goals; proactively negotiates and accesses resources outside one's immediate domain when necessary.
* strategic decision making - relates and compares; secures relevant information and identifies key issues; commits to an action after developing alternative courses of action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.
requirements:
* minimum of 10 years’ progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment.
* minimum of 5 years of rack integration/configuration processes and top-level assembly.
* experience dealing with hyperscaler companies in a global environment.
* change leadership - continuously seeks (or encourages others to seek) opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and opportunities.
* team development - uses appropriate methods and interpersonal style to develop, motivate, and guide a team toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives.
* communicates with impact - expresses thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a clear, concise, and compelling manner in both individual and group situations; adjusts language to capture the attention of the audience.
* persuasiveness – persuades or influences others to accept a point of view, adopt a specific agenda, or take a course of action.
* business acumen - understands and utilizes economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose business strengths and weaknesses, identifying key issues, and developing strategies and plans.
* customer orientation - cultivates strategic customer relationships and ensures that the customer perspective is the driving force behind all value-added business activities.
* develops strategic relationships - uses appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to influence and build effective relationships with business partners (e.g. peers, functional partners, external vendors, and alliance partners).
* adaptability - maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
* learning orientation - demonstrates and encourages in others a zeal for new knowledge, experiences, and challenges; regularly creates and capitalizes on learning opportunities.
* excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* excellent presentation and influence skills.
* ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external suppliers and partners.
* strong ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels.
* comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing philosophies, operations, processes, and related technologies.
* demonstrated competence in lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement systems (e.g., six sigma, toc or lean manufacturing).
* strong knowledge of quality systems, tools, and procedures iso 9001, 13485, 14001.
* excellent understanding and the ability to manage capital and expense budgets.
* proven ability to solve complex problems and lead teams to solve complex problems.
* personal computer skills, with proficiency in microsoft applications.
* undergraduate degree in an engineering/business-related field. Preferred it degree (bsa), systems, industrial engineer.
* english/spanish (english 80% or higher).
preferred qualifications:
* mba
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