Production Director CR

• Education / Educación: 
• Masters degree desired and university degree in Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer or similar.

• Experience / Experiencia: 
• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in a similar industry, of which 10 years must be in positions of personnel supervision.

• Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible): 
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• Knowledge on Lean Manufacturing skill
• Strong skills on supervision
• Mathematic skills

• Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible):
•  Spanish/English (Advanced proficiency)

• Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido: 
• Microsoft Office: Nivel Avanzado    
• Other Tools: Oracle

• Qualifications / Cualificaciones: 
• Developing Direct Reports & Others
• Strategic Agility
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities / Resumen de funciones y responsabilidades:

• Define and execute the manufacturing strategy aligned with corporate objectives, ensuring operational capability, competitiveness, and sustainable business growth.
• Lead the Production organization, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Establish the strategic direction and governance of manufacturing processes to ensure achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity targets.
• Develop and manage the annual Manufacturing budget, including OPEX, CAPEX, labor, consumables, and strategic investments, ensuring optimal return on investment.
• Ensure production plan attainment through effective management of resources, manufacturing capacity, and market requirements.
• Drive operational transformation through Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Digital Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce operating costs, improve asset utilization, and eliminate waste across the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, corporate procedures, and global quality standards.

Operational Leadership

• Direct manufacturing, packaging, and production support operations to ensure product safety, quality, and on-time delivery to customers.
• Monitor operational performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), implementing corrective and preventive actions to achieve business objectives.
• Lead daily management processes and strategic operational reviews, including Daily Management, Compass Reviews, SPR, BR, PRC, CRB, and Staff Meetings.
• Manage operational risks by proactively identifying deviations and implementing mitigation plans that ensure business continuity and achievement of results.
• Ensure the integrity of Work-in-Process (WIP) inventories, material traceability, and financial control of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure effective short-, mid-, and long-term production planning aligned with demand forecasts and business requirements.
• Influence and support Industry 4.0 and AI tools into manufacturing to improve quality, safety, productivity, and cost across his area of responsibility.

• People Leadership and Culture
• Lead, develop, and strengthen high-performing teams through structured training, succession planning, coaching, and talent development programs.
• Promote a culture of safety, engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement that enhances employee experience and organizational performance.
• Establish clear performance expectations, define measurable objectives, and lead performance management and professional development processes.
• Ensure the availability of critical talent through robust training, certification, and organizational capability-building initiatives.

• Organizational Influence and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, IT, and Finance organizations to achieve corporate objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams focused on complex problem-solving, product transfers, critical escalations, and process optimization initiatives.
• Enable executive decision-making through data analysis, operational insights, and performance metrics.
• Represent the Manufacturing function before senior leadership, effectively communicating risks, opportunities, and strategic improvement plans.

• Expected Results
• Consistent achievement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity objectives.
• Maximized operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Sustainable cost reduction and waste elimination through Lean initiatives.
• Development of an agile, resilient, and high-performing manufacturing organization.
• Effective support of business growth through scalable operational capacity and excellence in execution.