Senior Plant Manager

Tier 1 company in the automotive sector seeks a dedicated Plant Manger with extensive experience in the metalworking process. The role involves overseeing production to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness. Key responsibilities include large plants and team leadership, quality assurance, safety compliance, resource management, and extensive continuous improvement practices.

Senior Plant Manager for the San Luis Potosí plant

Leading Tier1 company in the automotive industry, renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. Seeking to bolster the team and elevate the production processes, is currently in search of a Senior Plant Manager with extensive experience in metalworking processes.

The successful candidate will boast a robust background in overseeing and launching industrial plants, an prioritising operational efficiency, product quality, and workplace safety. This pivotal role plays a fundamental part in steering the operations towards success and the achievement of strategic objectives.

Operations Management

Senior Plant Manager Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct in San Luis Potosí all production activities to attain production, quality, and cost objectives.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate operational efficiency and suggest enhancements.
• Identify optimization opportunities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
  
  

Leadership And Team Development

• Lead, motivate, and nurture the plant team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Identify staff training needs to facilitate their professional and technical growth.
• Provide mentorship and support to team leaders, aiding them in achieving departmental goals and enhancing overall team performance.
  
  

Quality And Compliance

• Ensure adherence to the industry quality standards across all production processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring the implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop and uphold quality assurance protocols to surpass industry benchmarks.
  
  

Safety And Environment

• Advocate for and maintain a safe working environment, in compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Implement sustainable environmental policies and practices within the plant.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments, proactively implementing necessary measures.
  
  

Process Optimization And Continuous Improvement

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives (i.e. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma) to optimize processes and minimize waste.
• Develop and implement strategies for heightened productivity and efficiency, including Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, engaging employees at all levels in problem-solving and process enhancement activities.
  
  

Resource Management

• Strategically plan and manage the plant budget, ensuring resource utilization efficiency.
• Collaborate with purchasing and logistics departments to ensure timely material and component supply.
• Fine-tune inventory management to strike a balance between cost and availability.
  
  

Project Management

• Oversee the planning and execution of key projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals with broader company objectives.
• Present detailed project reports to senior management, highlighting progress, challenges, and proposed solutions.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. An MBA or postgraduate degree is advantageous.
• Extensive Experience: in the automotive industry, with at least 4 years in plant management or a similar role.
• Technical Knowledge: Profound understanding of metalworking processes and associated manufacturing technologies.
• Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for multitasking.
• Certifications: Certifications in process improvement practices, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar disciplines are beneficial.
• Languages: Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required.
  
  

Must Have Requirements

• Flexibility to relocate to the San Luis Potosí area
• Experience leading plants with a head count of 800 - 1200 as well as extensive operations
• English proficiency to communicate fluently with the North American C - level cluster
• Recent experience working closely with the production personal on the floor to drive improvements
• Experience working with details and defined systems to control the plant results
• Systematic turn around operations experience