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 company's 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.

  • 1,600T in monthly production.

  • $60 million in annual revenue.

  • 450T in monthly exports.

  • 25,000m² 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

Salary Range:

• Minimum Salary 15,000 USD

• Maximum Salary 20,000 USD

We Request:

• Attach your LinkedIn profile and a non-encrypted CV or resume with your application.

This position is ideal for an experienced leader in manufacturing operations who seeks challenges in a dynamic and growing environment.