Plant Manager

Tenneco; Mogi Mirim; In loco; BRL 480.000 - 720.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tenneco seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Mogi Mirim, São Paulo. This hands-on leader will drive profitability, develop high-performing teams, and ensure long-term plant competitiveness.

The role requires strong business acumen and an ability to unite safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives on the shop floor. The ideal candidate combines extensive manufacturing experience with strategic vision, capable of leading large teams and advancing continuous

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant performance management.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, cost optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop talent.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Mansioni

• Lead overall plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage plant financial performance, including P&L, operating costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and resource utilization to improve competitiveness.
• Develop and strengthen the plant's leadership team, building organizational capabilities and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead organizational improvements and manage change in a complex manufacturing environment.

Conoscenze

Leadership

P&L management

Manufacturing operations

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Descrizione del lavoro

Tenneco is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Mogi Mirim, São Paulo.

This is a key leadership position responsible for driving operational performance, improving profitability, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring the plant's long-term competitiveness.

We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines strong manufacturing experience with a solid understanding of business and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives are achieved.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Manage plant financial performance, including P&L, operating costs, budgets, and profitability.
• Optimize manufacturing processes and resource utilization to improve competitiveness.
• Develop and strengthen the plant's leadership team, building organizational capabilities and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.
• Lead organizational improvements and manage change in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and plant performance management.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, cost optimization, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop talent.
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred:

• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Background in complex manufacturing operations, including metal fabrication, welding, painting, or assembly processes.
• Experience leading operational transformations or restructuring initiatives.
• Postgraduate degree in Business Management or a related field.

What We're Looking For

A results-oriented leader who is comfortable spending time on the shop floor, building strong relationships with employees, and driving improvements across the business.

The ideal candidate will bring the operational expertise, financial understanding, and leadership capabilities needed to strengthen plant performance and develop the next generation of leaders.