Plant Manager

THE COMPANYOur client is a private equity-owned global design, engineering and manufacturing company that sells product solutions to multiple sectors. They leverage their product portfolio into adjacent markets and after-sales channels. This global leader manufactures more than 10,000 sophisticated controls for commercial, home appliances, and automotive EV and off-road markets. Primary applications include controls for clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, electric and gas cooking, ice makers, fluid dispensing, storage water heaters, gas valves for space/central heating, and automotive/off road temperature and fluid controls. The company was founded over 100 years ago in Illinois and employs over 5,000 employees in 14 countries, has 3 engineering centers, and 12 manufacturing locations. THE POSITION This global leader of manufacturing controls, seeks a Plant Manager overseeing one site in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas with 600+ employees. This site has metal stamping, plastic injection molding, insert molding, tooling and assembly. The new Plant Manager will be tasked with turning around some operational metrics, motivating and developing a high performing team, and developing more robust processes and procedures in a complex low volume and high mix labor intensive plant and also with some high-volume products, as well. This position reports to the on-site Sr. Director of Operations. Roles & Responsibilities: Responsible for operations for one site. Responsibility for plant P&L. Manages Operations functions including Production, Quality and Maintenance, Planning, Program Management, Logistics, EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, and Continuous Improvement. Responsible for operational efficiency, lean, kaizen optimization, operational improvements. Lean manufacturing, Capex, shop floor lay-outs, installation, and commissioning of new lines. Responsible for driving operations projects, cost-saving targets, resource optimization. Establishes manufacturing budgets, and criteria for monitoring progress and measuring success of manufacturing processes. Administers the operations policies through subordinates and managers. Works closely with all managers and supervisors to formulate strategies that satisfy the requirements of the customers/clients. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Coordinates with sales departments to determine pricing, deliveries, customer complaints, etc. Support NPI and Engineering development. Need to work closely with other functions such as Sales, Engineering, Product Development. THE CANDIDATE Experience and Qualifications: BS in Engineering or an Industrial-related degree. +3 years of experience in a Plant Manager (or similar position) or at least 5 years as an Operations Manager ready for a promootion into a plant manager role, managing world class manufacturing sites in Mexico. Experienced with manual assembly, metal stamping, plastic injection molding, insert molding is desirable. Preferably experienced with low volume and high mix manufacturing environment. Proven track record of successfully leading mid-to-large-scale manufacturing operations (500+ employees), driving continuous improvement initiatives, and achieving operational excellence. Technical knowledge in areas such as manufacturing, industrial engineering, production and inventory planning and quality control. Experience moving production lines and/or transferring a process. Experience interfacing with the customer on production related questions. Administrative knowledge and experience in budgeting, forecasting, capital projects, and occupational health and safety regulations. Strong knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other continuous improvement tools and techniques. Solid understanding and demonstrated experience using S&OP principles and processes. Fully Bilingual – English and Spanish Availability to relocate to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico (with company support) Skills and Abilities: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation. The ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. High integrity Employer is offering an excellent compensation and benefits package in addition to a performance bonus. Highly prefer local and regional candidates but company will provide relocation support to Nuevo Laredo, if needed.