Interim Factory Manager US (East Coast)
Interim Search has been entrusted to appoint an interim Factory Manager for a multinational company operating in over 100 countries.
The current site in the US is undergoing a major relay, heavy investments are being made, and the main mission for the leader is to ensure the proper progress of the investment of capacity increase.
Key responsibilities:
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Responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the entire plant.
- Ensure world-class manufacturing performance, maximize operational efficiency, and drive a culture of continuous improvement (Lean Manufacturing) while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
- Ensure the proper progress of the investment of capacity increase – there is a project manager in charge, dotted line.
- Ensure and develop the operations of the site, both reaching operational targets and ensuring a transition to new ways of working.
- Assess the factory operations performance and ensure that correct actions are identified.
- Ensure a good functioning management team.
To be considered for the role:
- Several years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5-10 years in a senior plant management or operations leadership role (based in the US) within a complex engineering, capital equipment, or heavy machinery environment.
- Industrial and/or Mechanical Engineering background.
- Deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma.
- Proven track record of strong leadership capabilities, delivering results using an agile and empowering leadership style.
- Experience in successfully managing various stakeholders and business partners at all levels of the organization, as well as external partners.
- Thorough understanding of US regulatory environments, including safety standards, environmental laws, and standard US accounting practices for manufacturing (GAAP).
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral, in english.
About the process:
The assignment is full-time (100%), starting in September and is expected to last for 6 – 9 months. For European consultants it means being able to relocate during the assignment.
Candidate presentations will take place in week 27, followed by client interviews shortly thereafter.
Are you available and do you have the right profile? Apply now!
