The company
we have been retained by a renowned global leader specializing in high-speed and high-density connection systems to find an operations manager. Committed to providing innovative products and services to clients worldwide, this industry giant boasts annual sales nearing $14 billion usd. As a result of growth, our client seeks an operations manager to join their operations in mexicali, b.c., mexico. The focus will be on manufacturing high-speed cable products, with a primary focus on e-vehicles, energy storage, and consumer goods. This position reports to the plant manager.
the position
job description:
reporting to the plant manager, the operations manager’s role is to provide leadership and management of a multi-function team in the areas of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance. The operations manager is accountable for meeting and improving the business p&l. Driving a culture of continuous improvement in all facets of the operation is necessary for success. The operations manager oversees 6 production managers and 2 maintenance managers and will oversee nearly 1000 employees by year 2025.
main responsibilities:
* partners with global management team to set production center goals and objectives that align with the needs of the customer and bu targets.
* efficiently communicate and manage in a matrix environment across quality, supply chain, customer service and engineering.
* ensuring that health and safety regulations are met.
* partner with human resources area to manage salary/hourly manpower, training, and development.
* determining and implementing world class quality control mindset and standards.
* develop and implement procedures to ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently by monitoring planning, labor resources, tools and equipment.
* facilitate effective and actionable gemba walks utilizing kpis to meet performance objectives and drive continuous improvement.
* provides leadership to junior staff including establishing objectives, setting goals, and managing accountability for attaining deliverables.
* manages production operation expenses and budgets for the production center, including direct and indirect manufacturing expenses and capital expenses.
* accountable for the business p&l, meeting and improving financial margins.
the candidate
qualifications:
* bachelor’s degree in engineering in either manufacturing, industrial, electronic, mechanical or related is required.
* fluent in spanish and excellent fluency in english able to carry elaborate business conversations and assessments in english with clients and internal stakeholders.
* 5 + years’ experience in management roles in a manufacturing environment is required.
* 5+ years’ operations manager experience is preferred.
* cable and harness assembly experience is preferred (like high-speed cable products assembly).
* proven experience improving business p&l.
* proven experience implementing world class quality management and controls and lean methodologies.
* ability to work across the organization and various disciplines including engineering, operations, program office, and business development.
* experience with process adherence with safety and quality standards and programs defined in the company operating system.
* conflict resolution and negotiating skills.
* self-directed, result and goal oriented.
* strategic thinking coupled with very effective communication skills.
* possess strong leadership and development skills.
* ms office and working knowledge of erp/mrp.
* able to travel.
* valid us visa.
financial relocation support is offered by the employer.
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