A leading manufacturer is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations at one of its key facilities. This is a confidential search for a results-driven leader with a proven track record in safety, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams. The adecuado candidate will be passionate about shaping workplace culture, driving continuous improvement, and delivering strong business performance.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Analyze Culture & Leadership
- Shape and reinforce a positive plant culture by modeling desired behaviors and demonstrating respect for all team members.
- Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and staff to enhance their skills, performance, and leadership capabilities.
- Lead shift-start huddles and conduct periodic Gemba Walks to identify issues, promote visual management, and drive continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations for supervisory staff and address performance issues in collaboration with Human Resources.
- Partner with HR to interview, select, and onboard candidates for all roles within the facility.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all employees follow safety measures and company policies, fostering a strong safety-first culture.
- Provide direction and resources to achieve plant safety and environmental performance goals.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs, policies, and initiatives to minimize risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Investigate safety incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Conduct weekly safety audits and ensure all incidents are promptly addressed, thoroughly investigated, and reported.
Operations & Continuous Improvement
- Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives, including ownership of the CI Newspaper process.
- Promote employee engagement in problem-solving, innovation, and process enhancements.
- Model and enforce 5S standards, safety practices, and operational best practices.
- Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements to ensure operational transparency and performance tracking.
Financial & Resource Management
- Develop, manage, and monitor monthly and annual budgets.
- Ensure material inventory levels meet production requirements for the next 180 days.
- Allocate resources effectively to achieve production and safety goals.
Maintenance & Support
- Assist with maintenance and repairs of machinery to ensure smooth operations and minimal downtime.
- Approve and log vacation requests for supervisory and support staff.
- Handle all other tasks as requested or assigned by senior management.
Skills/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or plant management roles.
- Ability to communicate conversationally in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Proven track record of successfully leading safety programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational performance improvements.
- Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and material resource planning.
- Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a detailed resume outlining relevant experience and leadership accomplishments. This is a confidential search, and all applications will be handled with the utmost discretion.
📌 ▷ (Solo Quedan 15h) General Manager
🏢 Confidential
📍 Monterrey