TIEMPO COMPLETO | COSTA RICA
Our client, a Multinational Company, is searching for
its:
General Manager
Objective:
Responsible
for overall facility operations and production of molded, assembled product to
meet customer requirements of delivery, quality, and overall support.
Main Responsibilities:
Operations Management
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Lead and oversee all aspects of the
plastic injection molding operations including production, maintenance
(equipment, tooling), inventory control and order fulfilment.
·
Implement lean manufacturing principles
to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput in the injection
molding processes.
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Develop and maintain production
standards, procedures, and work instructions to ensure consistent product
quality and meet customer specifications.
·
Stay updated with the latest
technological advancements and industry best practices in plastic injection
molding to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
Quality
Control and Assurance
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Oversee direction to establish and
maintain robust quality control systems, including inspection procedures,
process controls, and statistical process control (SPC) methods, to ensure the
highest quality standards are consistently met.
·
Conduct regular audits of manufacturing
processes and implement corrective actions to address any deviations or
non-conformities.
·
Work closely with the quality team to
analyze customer feedback, perform root cause analysis, and implement
preventive measures to continuously improve product quality and customer
satisfaction.
Financial
Management
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Develop and manage the capital budget
for all relevant departments.
·
Analyze financial performance,
monitoring expenses, and optimizing cost structures.
·
Provide strategic recommendations to
improve profitability and operational efficiency.
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Implement cost control measures, such as
optimizing material usage, reducing scrap rates, improving labor efficiency,
improving maintenance efficiency, and reducing equipment down time.
·
Evaluate investment opportunities for
equipment upgrades or new technologies to drive long-term profitability and
competitiveness.
Facility
Oversight
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Provide strategic leadership and
direction to all departments including Operations, Quality and sub-related
teams.
·
Develop and execute capacity planning
strategies to meet current and future production demands, considering equipment
utilization, staffing levels, and facility layout optimization.
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Ensure compliance with environmental,
health, and safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety and implementing
continuous improvement initiatives.
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Coordinate with the maintenance team to
prioritize equipment maintenance, minimize downtime, and maximize overall
equipment effectiveness (OEE).
·
Oversee facility expansion projects or
reconfigurations, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to ensure
seamless operations during transitions.
Stakeholder
Management
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Cultivate relationships with key
customers, understanding their specific requirements, addressing concerns, and
ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
·
Collaborate with the sales and marketing
teams to understand sales activity and overall sourcing strategies and support
customer acquisition and retention efforts.
·
Represent the company with customers,
industry associations, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand
visibility, network with industry professionals, and stay updated on market
trends and competitive intelligence.
Inventory
Management
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Oversee efforts for maintaining
exception inventory accuracy.
·
Collaborate with Purchasing and
Inventory teams aide in demand forecasting, support procurement activities, and
maintain accurate inventory records.
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Monitor inventory turnover rates,
identify slow-moving or obsolete inventory, and implement strategies to
mitigate inventory holding risks.
Cross-Functional
Activity
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Support initiatives for identifying
opportunities for best practices and commonization of processes and procedures
amongst organizations.
·
Provide leadership on Operations and
Manufacturing development.
·
Execute on Organizational Excellence
initiatives to improve overall customer and employee experience.
·
Support Executive Management and
Ownership Group on Strategic Initiatives as needed.
Supervisory
Responsibilities
·
Provide leadership and direction for
entirety of Operations Team of Costa Rica.
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Positions TBD – will include
Manufacturing, Quality, Customer Service, Materials/Inventory/Fulfillment
Departments.
Knowledge
and Experience:
·
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or
management Related Fields.
·
Experience of 5+ Years Operations or
Similar Experience.
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Injection Molding and/or Plastics
Industry Experience (Plus).
·
SAP
experience (plus)
·
English
(85%)
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