Plant Director

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The Plant Directo r role will be responsible for the performance of one of Donaldson’s key plants in Aguascalientes. This is a high-impact role is ideal for someone with previous experience in larger plants, manufacturing management experience, strong change management skills, and experience working with unions. Additionally, individuals with a strong background in Quality and Lean/Six Sigma would excel in this role.

Role Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for a manufacturing facility and accountability for overall performance to business targets.

Directs and coordinates overall plant operations, consisting of all aspects of production activity.

Ensures that objectives are achieved at the optimal cost consistent with quality and safety requirements.

Develops, recommends, and executes on short- and long-range plans concerning plant space, equipment, staffing, and other resources.

Ensures all approved plans are properly implemented, monitors results against planned goals, and takes corrective action when necessary.

Strives for continued profit improvement through the development and/or implementation of cost control measures to reduce the cost of labor, material, or overhead.

Maintains plant inventories at optimal levels to meet anticipated customer needs without overinvesting.

Delegates authority to key managers and supervisors in production, production control, finance, maintenance, and related operations.

Develops and maintains a favorable employee relations climate and community relations.

Minimizes lost time accidents and takes prompt action to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions.

Maintains all plant buildings, equipment and grounds. Assures company compliance with all appropriate regulations.

Keeps informed of new techniques in production processes and related plant operations. Implements those that have the potential to improve operating results.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

5+ years of managerial experience in a plant or manufacturing operations environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with union plant environments is strongly preferred

Leadership development experience

Self-starter – Solutions-oriented

Experience in the effective implementation of lean processes and change management

Multi-Process Manufacturing experience

Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Certified or Equivalent

Experience in leading the plant through strategy development and KPI’s

Demonstration of skills in prioritization and planning

Key words: plant director, manufacturing, union, quality, Lean/Six Sigma, plant manager

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