Plant Manager

Freudenberg Group; Jesús María; Presencial; MXN 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Freudenberg Group is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day plant operations, drive KPIs, and support lean initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining production efficiency, quality, and safety across VITECHMEX sites.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in manufacturing operations, engineering expertise, budgeting know-how, and bilingual English/Spanish communication skills to lead diverse teams and coordinate with suppliers and customers.

Formación

• Solid analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
• Problem solving
• Ability to lead
• 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 engineering (preferred).
• 5-8 years of experience

Responsabilidades

• Organize, direct and run day-to-day operations providing support to plant teams and manage workflow integration.
• Determine operations KPIs and track monthly with staff.
• Ensure compliance to schedules for machines and facilities and assist in equipment installation.
• Negotiate between labor relations and perform regular appraisals for personnel and salary reviews.
• Drive continuous cost improvement and maintain process control.
• Implement lean manufacturing to meet business goals and improve HSE performance.
• Provide HSE and operations reporting to site/corporate management.
• Coordinate safety directives across sites and maintain product quality.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers as needed.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Manufacturing operations

Quality & maintenance

Budgeting

English/Spanish bilingual

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Descripción del empleo

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

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

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. 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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