Job responsibilities:
* overall responsibility for leading and managing the juarez production operations to meet and exceed performance expectations.
* provide leadership for production team to ensure objectives are met and efficiency is maintained. Identify areas of improvement and consistently monitor, improve and develop strategic plans.
* work closely with other departments including r&d, quality, machining, maintenance, hr and accounting.
* monitor, identify and target opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining productivity, quality and safety strategies.
* partner with site human resources to address staffing, employee relations, employee morale, benefits and compensation.
* foster an environment that encourages creative problem solving and innovative ideas for product development/improvement.
* communicate with corporate headquarters regarding production and manufacturing strategies, improvements and challenges. Identify and implement strategies to address any site issues.
* ensure all legal requirements, company safety procedures and local health and safety regulations are met.
job requirements:
* associates or bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations or business related field.
* 7+ years’ experience in engineering, production or operations roles within plant environment. Experience within electronic component industry a strong plus.
* demonstrated leadership, strategic and critical thinking skills.
* ability to balance multiple priorities/projects in a time sensitive manner.
* ability to build consensus and relationships among employees, managers and senior leaders.
* strong communication skills and follow up ability with local employees and corporate headquarters.
* strong computer skills using microsoft office suite.
* ability to travel to customers, vendors or corporate office when necessary.
* bilingual – strong english and spanish.