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Head of Plant

Country/Region:  MX
Location: 

Gomez Palacio, DUR, MX, 35024

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73383 | OSS La Laguna, Mexico, ZF Occupant Safety Systems de la Laguna S. de R.L. de C.V.

  

Responsabilities

  • Drive the organization in achieving agreed operational performance/budgets, ensuring the achievement of Daily (SFM Process), Weekly, Monthly (BCC process), Quarterly and Annual (OP/SP) Plant Targets of: Safety Performance, Quality Performance, Internal and External Customer Delivery Performance, Production Volumes, Manufacturing Costs, Productivity, Working Capital, Profit, Cash, Production KPIs and the “6 Vital Few” (LTAR,OPV,ITR, PPP, OEE, FCP) and long-term business objectives based on OP/SP.  
  • Drives and fosters an environment of continuous improvement, ensures that there is a long-term vision for the plant supported by a detailed plant roadmap with a clear correlation between action and results, following Div/Corp Strategy. 
  • Based on the planning cycles, the plant manager will construct the Plant OP/SP and resource / infra-structure plan with their superior.  
  • Lead, manage, coach, mentor, find and develop plant leadership team with passion to ensure that a diverse result/process and problem solving-orientated organization is in place and is cascaded throughout the plant by empowerment, clear accountability, and compliance. 
  • Ensure the correct ramp up of this new plant and work closely with other strategic business partners of the business.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • English required 
  • 8+ years solid working experience in Operations and relevant Functions in the automotive industry
  • 5+ years leadership experience including coaching/mentoring skills 
  • 5+ years restraint technology experience; preferably inflatable restraint systems 
  • Experience in Project Management 
  • Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement 
  • Transformation competence and organizational development skills 
  • Coaching and Mentoring Skills 
  • Business & Finance Management Acumen 
  • Results / Process / Problem Solving - Oriented  
  • In Depth knowledge in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production and Launch Readiness 

 

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as Head of Plant and apply now!

Contact

Alejandra Rubio Amaro

alejandra.rubio@zf-lifetec.com 

Why ZF LIFETEC?

  • Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
  • Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
  • Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.

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