We are seeking an exceptional plant manager who possesses the requisite experience and attributes for success to lead our client’s large manufacturing facility in reynosa, mexico.
our role
the qualifind group supports multinational manufacturing organizations with their need for key specialists to management level talent to successfully complete industrial greenfield, site launches, turnarounds or expansions in mexico. We actively engage, screen, and assess talent for specific search mandates that possess the cultural attributes, technical competencies, and experience to deliver value for our clients.
our client
in this specific role, we are supporting our client, a tier 1, tier 2 supplier of injection molding components for the automotive industry. Due to the nature of our client’s business, we are required to conduct this search with discretion and confidentiality. Candidates meeting the criteria for selection will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before interviewing with our client.
position summary
the plant manager directs and coordinates the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing plant to achieve both the plant financial and operating objectives. This position manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, human resources, quality and other production-related activities.
primary duties and responsibilities include
1. drives accountability and adherence to safety, quality, production, and other policies and procedures.
2. responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing talent throughout the plant. Manages plant operational employees in the efficient performance of their duties, and the effective operation of the facility.
3. responsible for directing plant activities to achieve optimum utilization of equipment and maximum efficiency in operations.
4. responsible for assuring conformance of finished products to the customer specifications, organization and industry.
5. works closely with the plant personnel to ensure a safe and healthy work environment by taking an active role in the plant's safety programs and goals.
6. recommends capital improvements for the plant which result directly in improved safety conditions, quality of finished product, resulting in added value, improved efficiency, or reduction of plant variable or fixed operating costs.
7. plans and oversees the implementation of capital improvement projects to ensure adherence to approved plans, schedules, and budgets.
8. responsible for engaging employees in a continuous improvement culture.
9. responsible for all aspects of financial management of the facility. Controls financial spending of all departments.
10. prepares periodic reports pertaining to plant utilization, labor efficiencies, materials usage, scrap, etc.
11. works closely with customer contacts to ensure coordination of activities and facilitation of customer relationship.
12. keeps informed of technical and management developments to assure continued personal growth and to coach employees toward optimum performance.
13. works with direct reports to assure coordination of production activity and delivery schedules.
requirements
1. bachelor´s degree in engineering is highly preferred or a related field.
2. eight to ten years of related experience in molding environment with positions of increasing responsibility.
3. experience in plastics molding manufacturing is required.
4. proven track record in lean manufacturing and success in the implementation of redesigned processes.
5. experience with leadership / managerial positions in automotive manufacturing highly preferred, and preferably with a tier 1, tier 2 suppliers.
6. experience with erp system.
7. ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions/judgement calls based on the situation at hand.
8. six sigma black belt, green belt or lean master certification preferred.
seniority level
director
employment type
full-time
job function
manufacturing and management
industries
manufacturing, plastics manufacturing, and appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing
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