Plant Manager

We begin with dreams. Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.All for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.Job SummaryProven and demonstrated experience in leadership of people and manufacturingMust have strong understanding of Electrical manufacturing and productsKnowledge of manufacturing processes (electrical/mechanical assemblies and motor assembly is preferred)Knowledge of 6S Lean Manufacturing is requiredExperience with and knowledge of understanding and interpreting financial reports – using them to make business decisionsKnowledge of Mexican tax and labor lawsRequires a mindset of Continuous ImprovementAbility to influence and lead multidisciplinary projects.Management of multiple projects simultaneously.Leadership and culture development experience and skillsMust be able to communicate in English at a high level – with customers, suppliers, peers and leadershipStrong communication skills are required including presentation skills and communicating with all levels in the organizationMust be resilient, self-motivated, and have a strong positive attitudeDemonstrated ability to be innovative and challenge the status quoJob DescriptionDirect and manage all plant operations and maintain overall responsibility for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities.Responsibilities & DutiesManage shipping and receiving, including minimizing premium freight and repair expenses.Monitor shop schedule as it relates to project site schedules.Manage capital asset maintenance.Maintain facilities and equipment, and monitor overtime.Labor relations including interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities10+ years of relevant experience.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.Additional Job DetailsManagement – M4Organizational ImpactRecommends tactical and operational strategies that will directly impact the achievement of overall business unit, department and/or job family group resultsDirects the execution of strategies established by functional and/or executive leadershipEstablishes operational plans for department and/or job family group with short- to mid-term impact on results (e.g., 1-3 years)Work requires a high degree of responsibility for resources, and frequently influences business decisions made by senior leadershipTypically responsible for moderate revenue and/or expenditures in multiple areas or over multiple teams with moderate oversight, with signature authorityCommunication & InfluenceCommunicates with parties within and outside of own business unit, department, and/or job family, and typically has responsibilities for communicating with parties external to the job family group, which may include clients or partnersWorks to influence others to accept job family group/business unit’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with executive leadership regarding matters of significant importance to the organizationMay conduct briefings with senior leaders within the business unit/job family group. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issuesInnovation & ComplexityResponsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or products to enhance performance of business unit, department and/or job family groupProblems and issues faced are numerous and undefined, where information is typically difficult to obtainProblems are frequently complex. Problems typically impact multiple business units and/or job family groupsProblems are typically solved through drawing from extensive prior experience and analysis of issuesLeadership & Talent ManagementManages a department or job family or a large team that includes multiple teams led by other people leadersResponsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for department/job family group/team to ensure availability of talent necessary to accomplish departmental business resultsTypically has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with Corporate GuidelinesKnowledge & ExperienceRequires advanced management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across multiple job family groupTypically has mastery within a specific technical or broad expertise across multiple related disciplinesTypically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional certification and 10 years of prior relevant experienceEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at NidecNidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdfNo SolicitingNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr