Job Title:  Plant Manager - Batteries Monterrey

Job Purpose

Directs and coordinates activities of plant facility to obtain optimum efficiency of operations and maximize profits. Responds to related manufacturing problems and pursues/implements remedies to such problems. Follows production and company objectives to direct work groups through subordinate managers. Assumes responsibility for cost controls, operations, quality and production inventory levels and customer order fulfillment. Manages the activities of production, facility engineering, quality control, production engineering and administrative services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Confers with executive management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of product ordered.

Plans and directs facility operation activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.

Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve safety, production and quality of products.

Coordinates with executive management, sales, marketing, technical and engineering personnel in planning, development and introduction of new products.

COMPETENCIES: Strong/assertive verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, planning and prioritization skills, strong management skills.

Qualifications

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Management or equivalent and seven to ten years related management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous manufacturing management experience preferred.

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.

Math Ability: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Spreadsheet software.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises subordinate managers and one non-supervisory employee. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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