General Manager/Plant Manager

Located in the Torreon, Coahuila Mexico area this plant produces thermal systems for vehicles.  This position reports daily to the plant in Mexico.   In addition to wages, a bonus structure will reward the high achiever.

Job description

• Provides daily general management over manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems for a plant or production facility.

· Defines and implements plans, actions, and measurements to meet the aligned department/personal goals and objectives. Measures and evaluates execution of plans and makes appropriate adjustments to meet the aligned goals and objectives.

· Gathers data and reaches decisions to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. Evaluates and recommends new equipment, process changes and maintenance technologies.

• Manages the activities of a manufacturing area with consideration for the goals and objectives of the organization in all assigned areas in a specific site location.
• Sets and manages the plant budget. Takes a direct leadership approach in managing the P&L for the plant.
• Develop goals and objectives for each department on site.
• Develop personal goals and objectives that enhance the organization and individual leadership qualities.
• Define and communicate performance expectations for employees and coach and counsel on a daily and weekly basis. Document performance and training deficiencies when needed. Approve and direct employee improvement plans and disciplinary actions. Maintain a fair, consistent working relationship with all employees.
• Associated duties include, but not limited to, site maintenance, site environmental compliance and site safety compliance.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required for the General Manager position - Manufacturing

• Four-year college degree related to management, manufacturing, or finance.
• 7+ years' experience in an operations management related role or Manufacturing Engineer position.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.

· Knowledge of existing manufacturing systems including computer systems, vehicle cooling systems, material flow, quality systems and process control techniques. Practical understanding of industrial/manufacturing principles, standards, methods and practices.

• Knowledge of related processes, products and services along with employee and labor relations.
• Knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods. Knowledge of positive employee relations practices.
• Ability to execute business plans and achieve goals. Open and candid communications style; willingness to dissent and encourage dissent prior to final decision making.
• Ability to lead others and to effectively manage individual employee performance.
• Ability to train and develop other professionals. High responsiveness to customer requests.
• Ability and motivation to promote a high-performance work environment.

· Ability to direct and supervise employees. Ability to objectively evaluate performance. Ability to train and develop others. Ability to resolve conflicts.

• Ability to lead inter-disciplinary activities in solving complex problems.
• Executive-level verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills.

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