We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Plant Manager for our manufacturing facility in Angola.

Job Description

• Directs all aspects of business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Control of all operational aspects including revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance, and compliance within assigned.
• Optimally make sure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of Machine efficiencies, material yields, labor, and overhead costs versus budget.
• Oversee the cost-effective management of all outsourced transportation service consistence with budgeted levels of costs.
• Works with the Plant Manager to ensure that the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed.
• Frequently researches cost savings opportunities, leading and monitoring all progress in capturing savings opportunities.
• Understands the technical aspects of the facility’s manufacturing processes to provide support to departmental personnel.
• Constantly assesses the facility’s operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve processes economically.
• Implements, drives, and sustains key initiatives that support plant strategic goals.
• Drives standardization practices throughout the organization that aligns with other branches.
• Promotes cross-training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduces labor costs, and supports succession planning.
• Manage and maintain labor and operating costs by budgets and strategic goals.
• Oversees the hiring and training of facility personnel. Works with Human Resources to seek out ways to motivate and develop employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, other Engineering or Business.
• 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, in a Baby Diaper & Tissue manufacturing company.
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven financial acumen.
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• APICS, CQE, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement credentials preferred.