Job Description
Reporting directly to the CEO and collaborating closely with the General Management, the plant Director will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all plants. The role will ensure efficiency, quality, and delivery performance across the full operations scope, while driving lean transformation and sustainability.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Full responsibility over the Production, Logistics, Planning, Maintenance, Technical Facilities, and Continuous Improvement areas across multiple sites
2. Development and implementation of operational strategies to improve production efficiency, productivity, and cost optimization
3. Drive process optimization through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and digital tools (., MES)
4. Coordination with supply chain functions including procurement, vendor management, material planning, and inventory control
5. Close collaboration with R&D and Technical departments to support product and process industrialization and new technology integration
6. Monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI) related to efficiency, quality, delivery time, and cost
7. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and HSE requirements
8. Co-definition of industrial budgets and investment plans with the General Management (technology upgrades, innovation, facility improvements)
9. Lead and develop operational teams, fostering a continuous improvement culture
10. Supervise cross-functional international projects aimed at harmonizing production systems and processes across sites