We are seeking an experienced bilingual Spanish Plant Manager for Santa Ana location. Work closely with VP of Ops and Safety Manager to lead the Plant. 8 Years minimum of experience as a Plant Manager or similar title with ISO 9001 and AS9100 knowledge. Bilingual Spanish required.
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Full time M-F Onsite 7 AM - 4 PM
Pay: up to $140k
Organize and oversee the daily operations of our company. You will be the one to ensure that our business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and coaching its people. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes. The ideal candidate must be competent and able to plan many different kinds of operational activities. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in manufacturing, precision sheet metal, machining, assembly, mechanical engineering and manufacturing leadership including excellent knowledge of lean manufacturing strategies, continuous improvement, must be an excellent leader who can discover the most efficient ways to run the business.
Responsibilities
Superior to make decisions for operational activities and set strategic goals
Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress
Supervise staff from different departments and provide constructive feedback
Evaluate regularly the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation
Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction
Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors
Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations
Oversee diverse production activities including prototype orders, first production runs and repeat orders
Partner with Safety Manager to maintain Safety Program which includes safety trainings, safety walks, safety reviews and accident investigation activities.
Partner with Quality Manager to maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 registration status; Including internal auditing, procedure review, corrective action and other required activities
Partner with Human Resources to address issues related to hiring, performance reviews, employee training and information sharing.
Oversee training and implementation of policies and procedures into the company's operations
Knowledge of precision sheet metal machinery and equipment, specifically Amada NC laser/punch and Amada Brake Presses.
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as Plant Manager or equivalent position minimum of 5 years
Must be self-directed, organized and have ability to work in a fast paced, pressured working environment
Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
Outstanding communication and people skills
Knowledge of industry's legal rules and guidelines
In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, customer service etc.)
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Familiarity with MS Office and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM, Six Sigma training)
BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus