Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Job Overview The Plant Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence, optimizing processes, and ensuring the smooth functioning of our production and manufacturing operations. This position will directly impact productivity, quality, and overall efficiency.

• Develop and execute long-term strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Monitor daily operations within the Mexico Production Plant.
• Report performance metrics and recommend actionable improvements when identified.
• Ensure that production issues are identified and resolved promptly.
• Work with the Mexico Plant Manager to continuously improve manufacturing processes.

• Oversee inventory management practices and improve them when applicable.
• Track raw materials and finished goods.
• Determine correct inventory levels based on current business plan and goals.
• Order raw materials and manage inventory efficiently.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Coordinate closely with accounting and finance departments to stay within budget constraints.

• Identify opportunities to enhance operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Propose and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.
• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Track and report Business KPIs.

• Communicate performance metrics to relevant department managers.
• Collaborate with employees across various levels, including the executive operations team.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and suppliers, answering questions, and resolving issues as they arise.

• Work with the Quality Manager to implement company-wide quality control protocols.
• Ensure adherence to established standards and protocols across key business departments.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production departments to ensure issues are addressed promptly.

• Assist the Plant Manager and Production Planner in planning and coordinating activities.
• Oversee inventory management practices and make necessary adjustments.
• Generate reports on production output, downtime, and efficiency.
• Keep up to date with the current market trends and industry forecasts.

• Education:
  
  At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field is required with a Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in operations management, preferably within the Nonferrous Metals industry.
• 10+ years of experience in Operations Management or in a similar role.
• 5+ years in Extrusion operations experience a plus.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001: 2015 and knowledge of IATF 16949: 2016 quality systems.
• Familiarity with production machinery and tools (including CNC manufacturing operations).

• Strong organizational skills, including effective time management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ideal candidate is a natural coordinator who has a strong sense of big-picture objectives and detail-oriented with a keen eye for process improvement and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and should be comfortable communicating with people throughout all levels of the organization.
• APICS certification a plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Understanding of ERP systems required.