Manufacturing Manager

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The **Manufacturing Manager** directs and coordinates production activities in the Manufacturing and Materials Departments, manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers and shift coordinators. This position is located at our **Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico** plant.

**Responsibilities**:

- Coordinate production, materials, and maintenance, in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Plant Manager.
- Coordinate plant projects with Maintenance and Process Engineering.
- Coordinate with Sales Department any customer visits, complaints, or emergencies.
- Strong interface with corporate with reporting responsibilities at monthly operational meetings.
- Be involved in and find solutions for personnel, operational, and mechanical problems.
- Coordinate production activities with all plant departments to obtain optimum production and utilization of Human Resources, machines, and equipment.
- Monitor and control the fiscal expense budget of the Manufacturing Department.
- Coordinate and follow up with necessary departments regarding any customer or supplier emergencies.
- Assume a leadership role in the "TPS", "TPM", “Kaizens” and continuous improvement programs.
- Review and analyze production, quality, or maintenance reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications.
- Review production and operating reports to resolve operational, manufacturing, maintenance, and materials problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
- Investigate internal and external quality issues and prepare proposed corrective action reports.
- Review and report customer quality ratings and propose needed corrective action.
- Manage quality planning in accordance with processes and tooling.
- Administer safety rules and regulations as required.
- Assist in developing ISO 14001 and TS16949 based procedures and instructions.
- Assumes responsibilities for plant operations in the absence of Plant Manager.
- Manages subordinate Production Managers who supervise Production Shift Coordinators in the Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training of Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Other duties may be assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college or university; and four plus years related experience as a Production Manager or Operations Manager; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced spoken and written English language skills. Ability to communicate with corporate team in the United States.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
- Word, Excel; Microsoft Outlook and Oracle ERP.
- Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively cross functionally.
- Looking for a leader who can coach/mentor a team.
- Motivated, driven individual with passion for the manufacturing industry.
- Prefer Tier 1 automotive industry experience.
- Data driven/KPI focused with lean/CI/TPS experience.