Director de planta

Plant Manager (Manufacturing Industry)

General Information

Position: Plant Manager

Department: Operations / Manufacturing

Reports to: MX Operations Director

Location: Gustavo A Madero, CDMX

Job Objective

To comprehensively direct and manage the operations of the manufacturing plant, guaranteeing compliance with the objectives of safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity and development of human talent, through the implementation of operational strategies and continuous improvement that ensure the profitability and competitiveness of the business.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Management

• Define and implement the plant's operational strategy aligned with corporate objectives.

• Ensure compliance with the annual operating budget.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and track site results.

• Participate in the strategic planning of growth, expansion and new projects.

Operation and Production

• Guarantee compliance with production schedules in time, quantity and quality.

• Optimize the use of human resources, materials and equipment.

• Ensure high levels of operational efficiency (OEE).

• Promote the standardization of processes and the implementation of best practices.

Quality

• Ensure compliance with internal and customer quality standards.

• Lead corrective and preventive actions to eliminate defects and claims.

• Maintain the certifications required by the organization (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, among others).

Continuous Improvement

• Promote the Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Kaizen philosophy.

• Lead projects to reduce costs and improve productivity.

• Promote innovation and the digital transformation of processes.

Financial Management

• Control operating costs, indirect expenses, and manufacturing costs.

• Identify opportunities for savings and improved profitability.

• Analyze financial statements related to the operation of the plant.

Key Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety: TRIR, LTIR, Disabling Accidents.

• Quality: PPM, Scrap, Customer Complaints.

• Entrega: OTD (On Time Delivery).

• Productivity: OEE, Labor Efficiency.

• Costs: Budget variation, annual savings.

• Human Resources: Turnover, absenteeism, training.

• Continuous Improvement: Lean projects implemented and savings generated.

Required Profile

Schooling

• Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronics or related Engineering.

• Master's Degree in Administration, Manufacturing or Operations Management.

Experience

• More than 10 years of manufacturing experience.

• Minimum 5 years in senior leadership positions (Senior Operations Manager, Plant Manager, or Plant Director).

• Experience in automotive, metalworking, plastics, electronics, or similar industry manufacturing environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Lean Manufacturing.

• Six Sigma.

• TPM.

• Production planning and control.

• Supply chain management.

• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or equivalent).

• Normas ISO e IATF.

• Financial management applied to manufacturing.

Languages

• Advanced English (essential).