Oversee and report all manufacturing, quality, safety, procurement and logistics activities

Run manufacturing, drive continuous improvement and ensure that the proper organization is in place Implement Group policies in Quality, Safety, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility

Manage and report administrative and financial activities Manage on-site personnel

Entertain good relationships with local authorities (mayor, county judge, representatives of the Lufkin Economic Development team…) and local actors (neighboring companies, local vendors…)

Direct report to the Group Director Industrial Operations and dotted lines to the COO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Oversee and report all manufacturing, quality, safety, procurement, and logistics activities:

Develop plans that help operations run smoothly

Manage all aspects of production

Monitor productivity, production yields and right first time ratios to reduce inefficiencies and waste

Liaise with Supply Chain organization in the headquarters to execute expected production schedules

Analyze data and create reports to inform top management

Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage

Oversee price negotiations with current and alternate subcontractors and vendors, including freight forwarders

Manage and report administrative and financial activities:

Responsible for defining and implementing P&L (OPEX)

Develop and manage budgets

Responsible for defining and implementing investments (CAPEX)

Develop and manage investment plans

Ensure the organization meets their short and long-term objectives

Manage on-site personnel (human resources) while respecting and promoting the values, image, and culture:

Ensure that group-wide and/or company-wide decisions and procedures are well applied and followed by all employees

Ensure SOPs are available and followed

Ensure the expected certifications are obtained and updated

Build safe, equitable, and motivating working conditions

Be an ambassador in our corporate missions and values locally

Carry out direct managerial responsibilities for the Production Manager, the Quality Manager, the Process Engineer, and the Financial and Administrative Coordinator

Train, manage and support day-to-day activities, including planning, discussing and problem-solving

Coach to improve performance and identify individual shortcomings to help develop and improve performance, measure improvements objectively

Submit and implement ideas to increase productivity, including those coming from direct reports

Lead by example and motivate; retain and attract talent; be a guide and a problem solver

Set quantitative and qualitative objectives

Follow up accomplishments and completion of objectives throughout the year

Ensure their personal and company goals and objectives are met