Manager Production

Introduction:

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles to autonomous cleaning systems we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture Kautex offers highly advanced technologies and services worldwide.

We foster career growth drive groundbreaking talent programs and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of whats possible soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company Great place to work (Silao) MINT minded company or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

Create a continuous improvement culture to ensure safety quality and productivity
Cascading targets and strategy goals and objectives to direct reports
Control of goal achievement
Identify cost reductions potentials and check monthly achievement
Management of local customer relationships and requirements
Engage in introduction of standardized work.
Use efficiently LEAN/SIX SIGMA and participate in AOP process.
Participate actively in organizing launches of new productions approving and receiving of new projects into mass production.
Center management via key figures and benchmarks
Management of personnel employment according to economical aspects. Development of subordinates through use of PMP.
Organization and control of the implementation and use of all regulations laid out by the legislator of the employer
Create positive working environment and culture to retain employees
Ensure that all issues regarding EHS and quality are implemented and observed according to IATF 16949. The same applies for EHS and other relevant regulations in particular ISO 45001:2018 ISO 14001 and ISO 50001
Ensure that existing and new programs fit to quality and cost requirements
Coordinate and execute center related audits internal and external
Monitor and analyze basic production indicators
Make efficient use of visual tools in the plant and ensure feedback
Manage the daily production plan in order to meet the customers demands with optimum costs and maximum quality.
Participate in logistic processes e.g. optimization of material flows.
Be responsible for identification of needs to invest into devices for their integration into budget and for monitoring of the defined budget.
Manage solution of qualitative problems from the customer and towards the suppliers under support of the relevant functions.

What youll need to succeed:

University degree in Engineering or comparable
Min. 3 years management experience
2-3 years experience in leading a center
1 year of commercial experience
HR tools and ability of their application (PMP IDP etc.) knowledge of managerial and motivation tools conflict management etc.)
Knowledge of production planning methods
IT skills: AI Literacy Outlook Office SAP and other software
English language skills