Plant Director

Job Description: Manufacturing Director (60% Thermoforming) (Ing. C1/C2) (SDQ) (10 Years Experience) (5 Years in Position)

Position Name: Manufacturing Director

Reports to (Functional): CEO

Direct Reports (Subordinates): 5 People

• Production Manager (450 employees)
• Maintenance Manager (60 employees)
• Quality Manager (40 employees)
• Planning & Purchasing Manager (10 employees)
• Continuous Improvement Leader (8 employees)

Team Under Your Leadership: Approximately 570 people (Total Employees 1200)

Position Expectations:

• Control production area operations by managing human resources equipment and systems effectively to ensure compliance with production plans within the established productivity and quality standards.
• Exhibit strong leadership and critical self-awareness in decision-making and actions.
• Lead the companys production capacity expansion plan of 30% over the next 12 months.
• Promote professional and human development for team members establishing effective succession planning.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Lead excellence in the areas of Production Maintenance Quality Planning/Purchasing and Continuous Improvement.
• Coordinate with various departments to plan production identify strengths and areas for improvement in current processes and implement solutions to optimize manufacturing operations.
• Lead the areas budget (Capex/Opex) and present monthly results comparing Budget vs. Actual along with any necessary corrective actions.
• Ensure excellence in the areas under your responsibility by working closely with department heads to implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure efficiency and quality.
• Identify the training needs of your team and organize training sessions ensuring that the team has the appropriate talent to meet productivity and quality demands.
• Plan and organize the production schedule renegotiating and adjusting deadlines as necessary.
• Oversee and ensure that final products meet all established requirements throughout the production process.
• Ensure that the company complies with current industrial safety and hygiene regulations.

Work Conditions (External Office):

• International Travel: Once every 3 years to machinery trade shows
• Company Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Candidate Identification:

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Mechanical Chemical Engineering or similar fields.
• Masters Degree (desirable).

Job Profile (transferable and/or related experience):

• VP / Director / Manufacturing Manager
• VP / Director / Plant Manager
• VP / Director / Production Manager
• VP / Director / Operations Manager

Experience Requirements:

• Work Experience: Minimum 15 years
• In the Position: Minimum 5 years

Experience/Skills (Hard Skills):

• Experience in factories of similar or greater complexity/magnitude:
  • More than 5 direct reports (Production Maintenance Quality Planning/Purchasing Continuous Improvement).
  • More than 500 employees under your leadership.
  • 1600T in monthly production.
  • $60 million in annual revenue.
  • 450T in monthly exports.
  • 25000m² of production and storage area.
  • 18 thermoformers 7 extruders 20 injection machines 2 napkin converters.
• Experience in leading the installation and expansion process of production capacity by 30% or more within 12 months.
• Experience in training professional/human development and succession planning for your team.
• Experience in implementing improvements in production processes.
• Experience in leading the preparation and control of budgets (Opex Capex and variations).
• Experience in implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for areas under your leadership.
• Experience ensuring compliance with current industrial safety and hygiene regulations.

Personal Skills (Soft Skills):

• Critical:
  • Analytical Ability
  • Results Orientation
  • Planning & Organization
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
• Very Important:
  • Proactivity
  • Decision Making
  • Innovation
  • Communication & Influence
  • Confidence & Security

Personal Data:

• Age: 38-45 years
• Gender: Any
• Marital Status: Any
• Nationality: Any
• Languages: Advanced English