Position: plant manager automotive plant
location: santa catarina nuevo león
department: production
industry: automotive
role objective
plan resources and manage plant production to achieve progressive productivity growth based on established standards and production targets.
key responsibilities
* plan the production schedule and determine required resources: labor machinery and equipment.
* prepare budgets for the resources needed to execute the production plan.
* raise material requisitions in coordination with the procurement/supply team.
* coordinate activities with hr warehouse shipping/logistics ehs/industrial safety and quality.
* jointly authorize projects with sales and quoting to execute the production plan.
* evaluate department performance against established objectives.
* oversee execution of the production schedule.
* analyze required investments to support the production plan.
* identify opportunities and implement process improvements.
* prepare and analyze monthly production and inventory reports.
requirements
* education: mechanical-administrative engineering industrial & systems engineering or related field (completed degree). A related masters in engineering is desirable.
* experience: 5 years in the automotive industry (oem tier 1 tier 2) preferred.
* certifications: iatf iso 9001 iso 14001 iso 45001 lean manufacturing six sigma 5s core tools kpis among others.
* languages: english required.
* willingness to travel occasionally.
* residence in santa catarina or willingness to commute.
competencies & skills
* leadership results orientation decision-making proactivity analytical skills teamwork.
* negotiation tolerance to pressure empathy positive attitude.
working conditions
* schedule: monday to friday 07:0017:30; saturday 09:0012:00.
* employment type: full-time on-site.
* salary range: competitive (to be defined during the interview).
* 24/7 availability in case of plant contingencies; three-shift operation.