INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE (IP) MANAGER

Industrial Performance (IP) Manager

Position Objective

Lead the plant's Operational Excellence and Industrialization strategy, ensuring the successful implementation of new products and processes, continuous improvement initiatives, resource optimization, and operational standardization while achieving quality, cost, delivery, safety, and productivity objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrialization, or Continuous Improvement roles.
• At least 3 years of experience in management or leadership positions, Industrial Performance, or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in new product industrialization, manufacturing process implementation, validation, and optimization.
• Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and continuous improvement tools.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Experience in project management, key performance indicators (KPIs), productivity improvement, and cost reduction.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Advanced English proficiency is required, both written and spoken.
• Flexible schedule availability and willingness to travel.
• Experience in wire and cable manufacturing processes, including extrusion, wire drawing, stranding, or related technologies, is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process optimization, equipment validation, industrialization, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of automotive wire and cable manufacturing standards, materials, and process parameters is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, lead, implement and Industrialization strategy, aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) methodologies.
• Identify opportunities to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, eliminate waste, and increase productivity.
• Coordinate industrialization projects and the introduction of new products, processes, and technologies in collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee the implementation, validation, and optimization of manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Ensure the planning, execution, validation, and release of new processes and products for serial production.
• Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, efficiency, quality, costs, and project execution.
• Manage strategic projects, technical resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Promote process standardization, implementation of best practices, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Ensure stock level management for all the Tooling and consumable
• Maintain all the process parameters document up to date

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Negotiation and effective communication.
• Performance management and results orientation.
• Project planning and management.
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Change management and continuous improvement.