Manufacturing Leader (Category Leader)
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LOCATION: Lerma Factory, Toluca, Estado de México
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The CL is a management professional with a good technical understanding of manufacturing, general or chemical engineering or food technology. CLs have proficient mechanical skills and display excellent personal qualities. Provides the governance function for a cluster of semi-autonomous teams, delivering management and leadership support for performance monitoring, overtime allocation, working patterns and dispute resolution. The CL retains responsibility for the Technical and Basic Operators within the semi-autonomous team, but is not involved in the day to day team management beyond the monitoring and performance management role.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE NEEDED IN SIMILAR ROLES:
At least 4 years in a similar role.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES:
- Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Full knowledge of hazards in the workplace.
- Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
- Promote the development of a highly effective team through the establishment of a positive team climate supported by authentic leadership and clear communication.
- Makes governance decisions for the semi-autonomous team and adjudicates on unresolved team issues. Sets the strategy for Continuous Improvement and Preventative Maintenance in her/his area guided by loss trends and direction provided by the Manufacturing Manager.
- Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses. High skill level in Continuous Improvement that is aligned closely with World Class Manufacturing and LEAN methodologies.
- Apply core knowledge of Quality skills; Quality Measurement, Prioritisation, Improvement, Assessment and Certification etc to sustain Quality standards in the factory operation.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION NEEDED:
WHAT YOU´LL NEED TO SUCCEED?
- Effective mechanical skills (see qualifications) supported by detailed knowledge of the end to end manufacturing processes relevant to their operation and endorsed Good Manufacturing Practice.
- An ability to facilitate technical improvements using WCM improvement tools.Able to coach Technical Operators and semi-autonomous teams to build team performance. (CLs who have undergone the IP module can facilitate standardisation of their line/process area).
- Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
- Able to coordinate business resources and apply risk management processes. Keen sense of prioritisation and ability to influence change. Resolve conflicts where identified.
- Timely and accurate administration for a cluster of teams; shift rosters, pay, performance, training and safety. Liaise with Sourcing Unit leads to ensure policy compliance.
- Planning and Organising. Prepare work plans within resource constraints and review implementation to drive improvement.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR MAIN CHALLENGE?
Leading improvement projects for operational processes, CLs have a strong understanding of the end to end manufacturing process. This includes the chemical and electro-mechanical processes and controls. She/he is able to interpret technical diagnostics, identify key issues and process risks. CLs possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO APPLY IF YOU ARE A FOREIGNER:
In order to apply to any of our recruitment processes, you must count with the following requirements:
- Current Mexican work Visa
- Social Security number (NSS)
- CURP
- RFC
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