Job summarythe plant manager is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the success of our production facility. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional operational management skills, who can drive business growth through efficient operations and effective team leadership.key responsibilitiessafety & compliance: ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold high standards of 5s practices.human resources: develop and manage staff while fostering a positive work environment, select, train, and develop personnel to meet business needs.production operations: oversee production operations, collaborate with supply chain teams, and support new product introductions.continuous improvement: drive performance improvements, waste reduction, and capital budget management using lean six sigma tools.requirementsbachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering.minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in progressive operations management.native spanish speaker with bilingual proficiency in english.experience in greenfield projects and multinational companies.strong background in sap or similar erp systems.proven ability to work with unions and manage workplace policies.experience with osha 1910.119 psm regulations and capital expenditure management.familiarity with lean six sigma methodologies.demonstrated success in leading facilities and managing large cap-ex projects.strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.familiarity with iso, tpm, and zero-defect methodologies.preferred qualificationsmba in operations management, finance, or accounting.experience in process control and quality control.basic proficiency in portuguese.six sigma certification (green or black belt) with dfss experience.expertise in continuous improvement techniques, including tqm, dmaic, fmea, and 5s.