Manufacturing Director - Cluster South LATAM

Mperfetto; Cotia; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ibrowse is seeking a leader in Cotia, São Paulo, for regional manufacturing. The role focuses on Safety, Quality, and optimizing costs across multiple sites. The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain and project management, preferably in chemical production.

Key responsibilities include developing manufacturing systems, managing talent, and overseeing projects. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and fluent English are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Automation/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in supply chain & manufacturing management in chemical production environments.
• Strong people management skills with organizational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional manufacturing delivery focused on Safety, Quality, and Compliance.
• Drive unit cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage the regional manufacturing talent pool and success pipeline.

Skills

Supply chain management

Project management

LEAN methodologies

GMP

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional manufacturing delivery on Safety, Quality, Compliance, Volume, Cost, and organizational development across multiple sites.
• Drive unit cost optimization through ONE TDC program, LEAN capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver Gross Margin growth.
• Build and develop robust manufacturing systems, digital visualization, automation capabilities, and benchmark processes.
• Develop and manage the regional manufacturing talent pool, succession pipeline, and organizational transformation aligned with company values.
• Oversee CAPEX project development and implementation, master planning, and alliance site management.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Technical teams to deliver symmetric performance across the Business Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Automation/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Supply chain & manufacturing management and project management experience in chemical production environments.
• Proven organizational management experience with strong people skills; Experience in Flavor & Fragrance, Food, or Pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong expertise in LEAN, TPM, GMP, Safety Management, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Fluent English.