Job Details
Req ID 67581 | El Paso, United States ZF Electronic Systems Pleasant Prairie, LLC
Reporting to the Senior Vice President of ZF's E-Mobility division, the Plant Manager will be responsible for managing ZF's plant in Juarez, Mexico; this includes the direct and indirect management of assembly, production control, materials management, maintenance, EHS, and manufacturing/quality engineering functions and personnel within the facility, as well as the distribution center in El Paso, Texas.
What you can look forward to as the Plant Manager:
- Manage profitability of plant operations, responsible for plant operating results.
- Direct activities of plant management in order to achieve optimum results related to cost, service, quality, delivery, and profitability.
- Develop and manage personnel planning to include appropriate headcount based on forecasted volume.
- Prepare budget for approval, including those for funding and implementation of programs.
- Evaluate and implement new processes and/or procedures to reduce cost and/or increase productivity and improve quality; work with engineering in determining manufacturing requirements (i.e. equipment, processes, techniques, objectives, etc.)
- Develop short- and long-range plans that assist in meeting business unit goals and objectives within region.
- Monitor inventory on-hand, work-in process and delivery to meet customer requirements.
- Ensure plant complies with all legal and company rules and regulations (i.e. environmental, health and safety, ZF corporate policy, Maquila, governmental, etc.); manage ITAR processes.
- Ensure product quality, operational performance, and profitability (P&L).
- Establish and manage business plan and related financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with the ZF Quality Management System requirements (ZF QMS) which includes IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).
Your profile as a Plant Manager: - Four-year degree in a technical field
- 15+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in the automotive and/or electronics industry and experience in the functional fields - operational finance, manufacturing planning, engineering, quality, sales & purchasing
- New launch and E-Mobility experience
- Proven knowledge and ability in methods of communication, motivation, negotiation, and conflict management skills with a high-level of initiative/drive
- Strong knowledge of technical facets of products in addition to flow of products and related materials
- In-depth familiarity with financial reporting statements
- TS16949 awareness training
- Knowledge of 5S and/or Six Sigma problem-solving methodology
- English and Spanish language competency - both oral and written
Why you should choose ZF: - A supportive collaborative team environment
- Annual Incentive Plans
- Paid time off
- 401k Plan
- Health Care Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement
- A strong diversity culture
- Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF team as Plant Manager and apply now!
Contact
Gabriela Monique Palacio
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