Operations Manager

Job Description : OPERATIONS MANAGER BRAZIL As part of sub ensemble and final ensemble factory, the operation manager will be responsible to 1 Manage plant operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures 2 Direct manufacturing engineering, maintenance and BPS to fulfil operations targets (Safety,Quality,Delivery,Productivity) 3 Lead the team to meet BP targets 4 Enforce/improve standards of safety and ergonomics, quality, productivity, and housekeeping with respect to 5S standards If you are a charismatic person, who enjoys spending time on the floor solving technical problems and have a facility for speech with the operational workforce, this is the right opportunity for you. The operations manager will be the person responsible for the operation of the entire plant. The operation is made up of 3 business units so it will be important that the person has experience managing operations with a large since team (700 employees or higher) As part of an international company, the person that fills this roll must be a fluent English speaker as his direct leaders communicate on a daily basis in English although if you also speak German, it would be an upgrade. As part of the Skills, Experience and knowledge, the person must have the following: Excellent interpersonal skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven ability to work in a team environment with the ability to share a common goal. Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Proven ability in the implementation of lean manufacturing principles. Proven ability to lead continuous improvement projects. Ability to interpret standards, specifications, procedures, and drawings. Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritise workload based upon organisational or departmental needs. Must have experience in manufacturing processes, TPM, SAP, 8D’s, problem solving (preferably Shainin Red X), SPC, lean manufacturing, CIP, HSE, Value stream mapping & design. Individual must have ability to make independent decisions that may be of a complex nature. Works under minimal supervision. May assist in orienting and training lower level employees. Ability to act as a member of the management team in addition to performing duties as directed by the department manager. Ability to coach and mentor the associates on the assembly / manufacturing lines in your area(s) of responsibility. Experience dealing and negotiating with a workers union Experience with semi-automatic processes and PLC programming Experience with IATF quality standards

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