Job Title: Director of Operations

Working Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

Seniority Level: Senior Management

Job Function: Operations

Job Description:

This position is responsible for leading BU Cell Manager, Production Manager, and New Product Manager (NPI) to satisfy customer's requirements: New product launch, order management, quality achievement, shipment and revenue performance. To achieve P/L goal by properly resource arrangement, production and inventory management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.

• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Develop operational procedures and standards to achieve business goals.

• Develop budget plans to control expense and meet cost objectives.
• Develop strategic plans to improve operational efficiency.
• Schedule monthly meetings to discuss about concerns, budgets and business improvements.
• Assist in development and delivery of all client projects.
• Manage staffing requirement and assignment for client projects.

• Provide support and guidance to operations team as and when needed.
• Monitor performance metrics and evaluate operational effectiveness.
• Ensure that operations team follows safety and security procedures.
• Responsible for implementing programs to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and the requirements of the RBA
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills

• SMT Experience and knowledge required
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation skills recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and prioritization skills
• Proven ability to function independently and multi-task

• Must have ability to remain flexible in a dynamic work environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5 years of manufacturing experience required.

• Master's degree in Engineering, Science, or Business Administration with 5 years experience will be considered.
• Experience with cost accounting is a plus.