Gerente de planta

Plant Manager | RONAL GROUP

We are looking for a Plant Manager to lead production operations, ensure customer requirements are met, and drive efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Foundry, Machining, Painting, Maintenance and Infrastructure, and Supply Chain operations.
• Ensure production plans, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are met.
• Manage production resources and budgets, optimizing costs and productivity.
• Analyze performance indicators and implement strategies to reduce rework and scrap.
• Drive continuous improvement through methodologies such as 5S, Gemba, Kaizen, Statistical Process Control, and TPM.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Develop teams and collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives.

Candidate Profile

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry and 5 years in managerial roles with direct reports.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict management, change management, strategic thinking, and results orientation.

Technical Competencies

• Experience as an IATF 16949 internal auditor.
• Proficiency in automotive Core Tools.
• Experience with VDA 6.3.
• Knowledge and experience in Product Safety and Conformity Representative (PSCR) responsibilities.
• Experience with CQI-9, CQI-12, and CQI-27.