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THE JOB
We have been retained by a global leader in discrete manufacturing of low to mid volume and high mix highly engineered products to find their next Plant Manager to lead a large plant turnaround in Queretaro, Mexico. The Plant Manager oversees plant P&L and provides direction to production with over 700 employees, maintenance, supply chain, quality, process engineering & continuous improvement, and project management. Due to the confidential nature of this search additional information cannot be provided.
THE CANDIDATE
- Bachelor (University)degree required; Mastersdegree preferred.
- 6+ years inmanagement in a manufacturing environment with prior experience as a hands-on Plant Manager or Director of Operations for a plant with at least 500+ employees. Prefer electronics / discrete manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Mexico business practices and basic familiarity with Mexican labor law.
- Must have a strong manufacturing shop floor culture and experience standardizing processes.
- Experience with products/line transfer is preferred.
- Strong Lean applications and continuous improvement in production to drive efficiency continuously. 8+ years experience in LEAN.
- Experience with low volumeassembly and high mix preferredand automated processes a plus.
- Solid financial acumen aligned to operational excellence.
- Solid knowledge of supply chain including planning, S&IOP and ERP.
- Experience leading a cultural transformation is highly preferred.
- Experience with customer interfacing preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, project management and team-building skills.
- Collaborative leadership style with metrics-oriented performance management and holds others accountable.
- The ideal candidate works well independently, is self-motivated, dynamic, disciplined, analytical, and assertive with the ability to push back when needed.
- Able to grow at least one level above this role.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Preference will be given to local candidates living in Queretaro or surrounding areas within 1 hour.
