Plant Manager, new start-up

Vida Group International; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 1,473,839 - 1,842,299; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Ciudad Juárez is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has significant experience in manufacturing management, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to drive efficiencies. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, developing policies, and leading teams. This position demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and operations management.
• 10 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably process-oriented.
• Must have MX experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily plant operations.
• Establish goals and monitor workflow.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop policies to improve competitive position.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing management

Knowledge of budgeting and financial statements

Ability to manage large teams

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Education

MBA

Job description

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Plant Manager is responsible for the cost effective operations and for the infrastructure to deliver high quality products and services. Establishes goals, monitors work/workflow, and evaluates results to ensure that departmental and organizational objectives and operating requirements are met.

Job Functions

• Direct and monitor staff to meet and exceed goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Direct and manage daily plant operations for production, maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, safety, and production control.
• Create operational metrics to measure and improve competitive position and the profitability of the operation. Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Responsible for developing and recommending policies, programs, procedures to maintain and improve the competitive position of the organization.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff.
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.
• Initiate and coordinate major projects, (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.).
• Keep current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Responsible for ensuring Plant Operations are in compliance with all Government Agency Regulations.
• Develops, implements, and sustains new methods and procedures to drive improvements in quality and safety.
• Manages departmental activity to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, procedures and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years progressive manufacturing / operations management experience
• 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, preferably in a process-oriented operations and/or related industry
• Computer proficient (Word, Excel, Power Point, E-mail).
• Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes and principles
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Proven ability to effectively manage a large number of employees
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
• MX experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles
• MBA

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing