Gerência Sr. de Manufatura

Debernt; México; Remote; BRL 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

De Bernt in Joinville/SC is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to oversee a large-scale operation of about 1,000 employees. This role requires strong shop-floor leadership and fast decision-making in complex manufacturing settings.

The ideal candidate will balance a highly automated manufacturing environment with continuous improvements, driving Lean Manufacturing and ensuring operational excellence. The position offers full-time employment with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale industrial operations within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong background across machining, assembly, stamping, and welding operations.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production, Quality, EHS, and Internal Logistics functions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, WCM, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner closely with Maintenance to enhance preventive and predictive maintenance models.
• Ensure operational stability in high-volume environments through structured problem-solving methods.
• Manage industrial budgets and overall organizational performance.
• Develop leadership capabilities across all manufacturing functions.

Skills

Shop-floor leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Rapid problem-solving

Advanced English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Our client is a global leader in the metalworking industry, recognized for operational excellence, a strong engineering culture, and an integrated international footprint.

We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead a large-scale operation of approximately 1,000 employees, with full accountability for the plant's industrial performance. This executive will be responsible for balancing a highly automated, Industry 4.0 manufacturing environment with areas that still require further technological advancement, strong maintenance integration, and continuous operational efficiency improvements.

This is an on-site position based in Joinville/SC, designed for professionals who combine strong shop-floor leadership, fast decision‑making in highly complex manufacturing environments, and the strategic vision required to continuously elevate operational maturity and leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Production, Quality, EHS, and Internal Logistics functions, ensuring the achievement of all critical plant performance indicators;
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, WCM, and continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening operational excellence and manufacturing discipline;
• Partner closely with Maintenance to accelerate the transition from corrective practices toward preventive and predictive maintenance models;
• Ensure operational stability in high‑volume, high‑throughput environments through rapid and structured problem‑solving methodologies;
• Manage industrial budgets, productivity metrics, labor efficiency, absenteeism, overtime, and overall organizational performance;
• Develop leadership capabilities and foster a collaborative culture across all manufacturing functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related disciplines, with an MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred;
• Proven experience leading large‑scale industrial operations within complex, high‑volume manufacturing environments;
• Strong background across machining, assembly, stamping, and welding operations;
• Demonstrated success implementing and advancing Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance practices;
• Advanced English proficiency;
• Experience within automotive, machinery and equipment, heavy equipment, engines, compressors, or other highly engineered metalworking industries.

Full‑time employment (CLT) with a competitive compensation package and benefits aligned with market practices.