Sobre nuestro cliente our client is an sizeable player in the metalwork manufacturing industry. Descripción as a operations jr. Manager you will play a key role in overseeing manufacturing operations and driving operational excellence. In this role, you will: - lead daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and output targets are consistently met. - manage and develop a team of production supervisors, operators, and support staff. - oversee unionized workforce management, including labor negotiations and conflict resolution. - drive production planning activities, including bom management and material flow optimization. - implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, kanban, one piece flow, six sigma). - ensure compliance with quality systems and manufacturing standards. - monitor and control production costs, including absorption costing and budget adherence. - collaborate with cross-functional teams such as quality, engineering, and supply chain. - maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, ensuring operational stability and rapid issue resolution perfil buscado the successfull operations jr. Manager will: - bring solid experience in production management, line operations, and leadership of supervisory teams. - demonstrate strong experience managing unionized personnel and labor negotiations. - apply knowledge of production planning, bom structures, and materials management. - have hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. - possess knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and standards. - demonstrate solid financial understanding (p&l, budgeting, direct and indirect costs). - have proven experience in cost control and absorption costing methodologies. - bring experience in metal-mechanical industries such as machining, grinding, or heat treatment. - show strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills with a hands-on approach. - be proficient ...