*job/position summary*
the plant manager will oversee all daily operations of the manufacturing of our temperature sensing products in tecate baja california mexico.
as a proven leader, the plant manager must be focusing on building a plant that is both growth and profit driven.
*major areas of responsibility*
- manages and leads the plant including production, quality, preventive maintenance, and on-time delivery
- responsible for p&l in the manufacturing plant.
- responsible for delivery on time and according to the company's demand plan.
- ensure that products are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality.
- coordinate, improve and control manufacturing processes and layouts.
- responsible for preventive maintenance.
- responsible for capacity planning, including equipment as well as headcounts.
- drives overall operational excellence for tecate manufacturing site
- manage direct reports: engineering, quality, supply chain, supervisors, maintenance, and logistics.
*required knowledge, skills and abilities*
- strong knowledge and experience in technical manufacturing processes.
- demonstrated ability to overcome technical challenges.
- demonstrated leadership capabilities including creating a culture of high performance and strong employee relationships with accountability
- excellent problem identification and problem-solving abilities.
able to prioritize competing objectives.
- excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and motivate the team.
- ability to work cross-functionally with both plant and business unit personnel.
- high integrity.
- strong history with automation implementation
- strong leader with experienced in matrixed organizations
*required education and experience*
- bachelor's degree, with a major in technical, business, or a related field.
- minimum of 5+ years of prior experience as a plant manager in a similar industry with a history of developing organizations
- lean manufacturing experience with proven implementation.
- spc knowledge and prior implementation.
- high level language skills in spanish and english are compulsory.
- strong financial understanding as it pertains to operations
- 5+ years of sap experience
- experience leading a maquiladora
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