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Plant Manager (Automotive)

Reynosa, Tamaulipas · Manufacturing
Our client is an automotive industry leader, and has requested us to search for a Plant Manager for their facility in Reynosa, Tamps.

SCOPE:
The Plant Manager position is responsible for leading the implementation of world class, lean manufacturing principles and disciplines, and achieve customer service excellence.  Key measures of performance include: safety, on-time delivery, lead time, quality, cost productivity, cash, key CAPEX, and inventory.  All of this will be surrounded with a predominant focus on organizational and talent development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:
  • Drives overall operational excellence through the application of  best in class lean practices and processes. 
  • Addresses key business performance challenges.  Identifies and prioritizes these challenges based on root cause identification in operational key result areas.
  • Identify and address manufacturing issues and drive excellence in: SQDIP
  • Drive Lean strategy leading to the Plant transformation.  
  • Focus on talent and organizational development, an effective succession planning system, and a culture focused on continuous improvement.
  • Institute a culture of accountability and teamwork.
  • Drives processes to support lean (e.g. – SIOP, E&O, Inventory Management process).   
  • Builds a strong operations talent base.  Partners with human resources to develop talent management strategies.  
  • Leads daily operations ensuring customer expectations are consistently satisfied, products and services always meet the quality specifications and all resources are fully utilized to provide a cost-effective product and service.     
  • Establishes performance goals and objectives for factory operations.  Provides feedback and corrective action to maintain progress toward achievement of goals and objectives.
  • Champions change and drives out waste throughout manufacturing operations by deploying Lean methodology.
  • Manage labor utilization and manage operations within budget. 
  • Prepare technical and progress reports and manage capital budget for site.
  • Develop, interpret, apply, and enforce company safety regulations and operating policies and procedures.  
  • Promote good public relations for the Company within the community.  
  • Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company. Builds a great working environment for the employees. Attracts, develops, retains, and motivates the talent needed to be a world class, high performing team.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
  • Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with excellent track record of business results. 
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.  Experience with change management and driving continuous improvement activates.
  • Demonstrates clear understand of all tasks and processes within manufacturing.
  • Experience in team development – problem solving, conflict resolution, building cooperative relationships, and effective communications.
  • Two years’ experience in leading continuous improvement efforts using Lean Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
  • Has a high level of technical competence in employee management, assembly operations, continuous improvement techniques, quality systems, replenishment systems, Lean Manufacturing strategies, and manufacturing technologies. 

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