Plant Manager

Freudenberg; Aguascalientes; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking an Operations Leader to organize, direct and run day-to-day plant operations, providing support to all teams and integrating workflows. You will monitor KPIs monthly and ensure schedule compliance for machines and facilities, while fostering cost improvements and lean practices.

You will lead labor relations, performance reviews and salary decisions, uphold safety directives, and coordinate with suppliers and customers to maintain quality and productivity across Vitechmex

Qualifications

• Solid analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
• Problem solving abilities; ability to lead teams.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, quality, maintenance and engineering.
• Understanding of budgeting/expense management.
• Bilingual: English / Spanish; 5–8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct and run day-to-day operations for plant teams and workflow integration.
• Determine operations KPIs and track monthly with staff.
• Ensure schedule compliance for machines and facilities; assist in equipment installation.
• Lead labor relations and conduct regular performance appraisals and salary reviews.
• Drive continuous cost improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world! Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations providing support to all plant teams and manage efficient integration of work flow. Determine operations KPIs and track monthly with staff. Ensure compliance to all schedule for machines and facilities and assist in installation of all equipment’s. Negotiate between various labor relations and perform regular appraisals for personnel, periodic performance evaluation/review and recommend changes in positions and salary as per requirement. Ensure optimal level company performance through employee workforce administration. Design and drive all continuous cost improvement and maintain process control. Assist operation team to implement all business goals through appropriate lean manufacturing methodology. Ensure OJT for process. Coordinate corporate safety directives/initiatives as Safety Executive Officer representative Responsible for production output and product quality. Allocate resources effectively. Build and maintain a trusting relationship with employees Communicate with employees about performance expectations Stay up to date with latest production trends and best practices and technology. Provide reporting (HSE, operations, etc.) to site and or corporate management. Facilitate communication for all departments within VITECHMEX sites as needed. Communicate with suppliers and customers as needed. Lead and ensure to conduct all the necessary activities to keep good results in HSE, environment and Health.

Qualifications

Solid analytical and communication skills (oral and written). Problem solution Ability to lead Solid analytical and communication (oral & written) skills. Expertise in the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, quality, maintenance and engineering. Understanding of budgeting/expense management. Bilingual: English / Spanish Bachelor’s degree in required; engineering field preferred. 5-8 years of experience

Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 51,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.