Plant Director Manufacturing

Job Openings Plant Director Manufacturing

12,000-15,000

Job Description: Manufacturing Director (60% Thermoforming) (Ing. C1/C2) (SDQ) (10 Years Experience) (5 Years in Position)

Position Name: Manufacturing Director

Reports to (Functional): CEO

Direct Reports (Subordinates): 5 People

Team Under Your Leadership: Approximately 570 people (Total Employees 1200)

Position Expectations:

Control production area operations by managing human resources, equipment, and systems effectively to ensure compliance with production plans within the established productivity and quality standards.
Exhibit strong leadership and critical self-awareness in decision-making and actions.
Lead the company's production capacity expansion plan of 30% over the next 12 months.
Promote professional and human development for team members, establishing effective succession planning.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Lead excellence in the areas of Production, Maintenance, Quality, Planning/Purchasing, and Continuous Improvement.
Coordinate with various departments to plan production, identify strengths and areas for improvement in current processes, and implement solutions to optimize manufacturing operations.
Lead the areas budget (Capex/Opex) and present monthly results, comparing Budget vs. Actual, along with any necessary corrective actions.
Ensure excellence in the areas under your responsibility by working closely with department heads to implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and quality.
Identify the training needs of your team and organize training sessions, ensuring that the team has the appropriate talent to meet productivity and quality demands.
Plan and organize the production schedule, renegotiating and adjusting deadlines as necessary.
Oversee and ensure that final products meet all established requirements throughout the production process.
Ensure that the company complies with current industrial safety and hygiene regulations.

Work Conditions (External, Office):

International Travel: Once every 3 years to machinery trade shows
Company Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Candidate Identification:

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or similar fields.
Masters Degree (desirable).

Job Profile (transferable and/or related experience):

Experience Requirements:

Experience/Skills (Hard Skills):

Experience in factories of similar or greater complexity/magnitude:
- More than 5 direct reports (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Planning/Purchasing, Continuous Improvement).
- More than 500 employees under your leadership.
- 1,600T in monthly production.
- $60 million in annual revenue.
- 450T in monthly exports.
- 25,000m² of production and storage area.
- 18 thermoformers, 7 extruders, 20 injection machines, 2 napkin converters.
Experience in leading the installation and expansion process of production capacity by 30% or more within 12 months.
Experience in training, professional/human development, and succession planning for your team.
Experience in implementing improvements in production processes.
Experience in leading the preparation and control of budgets (Opex, Capex, and variations).
Experience in implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for areas under your leadership.
Experience ensuring compliance with current industrial safety and hygiene regulations.

Personal Skills (Soft Skills):

Critical:
- Analytical Ability
- Results Orientation
- Planning & Organization
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Very Important:
- Proactivity
- Decision Making
- Innovation
- Communication & Influence
- Confidence & Security

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