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EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager or VP Operations - Metals

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Ohio)

COMPANY: Major Metals manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, technically and financially capable operations manager with strong project management skills, to serve as VP Operations or General Manager. Position could potentially lead to Company President. Excellent communicator. No-nonsense team player.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major metals firm, a General Manager or VP Operations. Education as a Metallurgical Engineer with MBA, preferred. Training in 5S/supply chain management/quality concepts, a plus. Supervising a Plant Manager, Technical Director, and others, the General Manager or VP Operations will lead important capital expenditure programs that could significantly expand the output and improve the efficiency of the business.

Ideal Profile - 15 years manufacturing experience, including 10 years supervisory experience. 10 years of departmental cost responsibility. Steel mill melt shop experience, a plus. Plant process engineering. Manufacturing cost control. Plant Facilities, Maint, HSE

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President, Global Operations - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New England)

COMPANY: Fast growing consumer products divison of large consumer services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: SVP, Global Operations with strong supply chain and operational management expertise to manage fast growth. Experience selling product to firms such as Walmart, Costco, Barnes & Noble, etc., a strong plus.

Recruiter, on behalf of a very large and prominent national consumer services firm, seeks a SVP, Global Operations, for their retail consumer products division. Division's current revenue is approximately $40-45 million for 2006. Revenue in 2004 was $22 million. Sales is expected to be $60 million for 2007. The Senior Vice President of Global Operations for this Consumer Products Division is responsible for producing and selling products for all brands owned or licensed by the parent company.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Fabrication - Aerospace Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Metal fabricated parts manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, financially savvy, aerospace components or metal parts experienced general manager. Experience supervising multiple plants a plus. Provides overall management and direction of the Fabrication Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major international firm fabricating metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, and other markets, a Vice President, Fabrication. The position oversees 3 plants in North America. The VP Fabrication reports to a Senior Vice President.

1.  Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

2.  Responsible for ensuring group’s goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives from parent company.

3.  Responsible for administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

4.  Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.

5.  Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

6.  Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

7.  Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.

8.  Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

9.  Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

10. Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

11. Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

12. Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

13. Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President, Manufacturing Operations - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - Midwest (metro- Chicago, Illinois)

COMPANY: Medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: medical device manufacturing plant manager, with good balance of operations, supply chain, and IT

Recruiter, on behalf of an medical device manufacturing firm, seeks a VP Operations, reporting to the COO. 10+ years experience managing business operations.  Knowledge of industrial engineering as well as prior experience managing a distribution center is preferred.  Oversees management of manufacturing plant to produce products in the most cost effective manner within quality standards.  Responsible for achieving optimum labor, and least amount of overhead and raw material costs. Formulates and recommends manufacturing policies and programs which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.  Directs activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Aerospace

LOCATION: US - Midwest (Ohio)

COMPANY: Major US Aerospace Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: AS9100-experienced, financial savvy, multi-site general manager. Experience in metals fabrication a strong plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading aerospace products firm, a Vice President, whose chief role will be to oversee multiple business units in the US, Canada, and Europe. Reports to President of Operating Unit. MBA with 10+ years experience in a financial management role working within the aerospace industry; or an acceptable combination of education, experience, and training. Provides overall management and direction of the Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

--Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

--Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

--Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

--Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

--Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

--Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

--Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

--Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager (Factory Manager) - Plastics Manufacturing

LOCATION: US - California (metro- Los Angeles/ Orange County)

COMPANY: Leading injection molded plastic components firm

Recruiter seeks a General Manager (Plant Manager) on behalf of a leading US firm making custom injection molded plastic parts, particularly for the automotive, appliance, consumer durables, and medical device industries. The purpose of this position is to direct and coordinate activities of all production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. To excel in this position, you must have a passion for the customer, have a strong plastics background, and be knowledgeable in Injection Molding.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multinational contract electronics manufacturer, a Plant Manager, for an important facility in the southeastern US. Product at the plant is approximately $<20M. Staff: 100-150 employees. The Plant Manager will be responsible for Operations, Materials, Program Management and Facilities, and must have a strong background in managing a PCA Assembly and System Assembly manufacturing operation.  Experience in an international, multi-plant Contract Manufacturing firm is highly desirable. The Plant Manager must posses excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Must have the ability to lead in a multi- tasking, highly dynamic work situation. The Plant Manager must be hands on, team player with Customer interface experience.  A proven track record of cost management in a world class manufacturing operation is required.  Must have outstanding organization skills and a strong quality background (ISO 9002). Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Masters degree and/or APICS certification a plus.Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing management positions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Displays

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY: Displays manufacturer

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a firm manufacturing displays, a Plant Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Plant Manager directs and coordinates the production activities of the company, including fabrication and assembly. The Plant Manager is responsible for production process planning and pre-production prototyping. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Manufacturing - Semiconductor

LOCATION: US - California (metro- Los Angeles/Orange County)

COMPANY: Fast growing semiconductor firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Person able to manage a small but fast growing product line

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing Orange County semiconductor firm, seeks a Director of Manufacturing.

Description: Minimum BSEE. Worked at least 10 years in the IC business. Can solve yield problems. Can oversee timely execution of customer orders. Can become General Manager in the absence of the CEO and Executive Vice President.

LOCATION: US - Midwest (metro-Chicago, Illinois)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Manufacturing - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: US - Southeast (Arkansas)

COMPANY: European multinational industrial equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:  "manufacturing in a lean environment."  Director of Manufacturing who has run assembly plants, not fabricating plants. They will need to have a heavy background in logistics & materials flow. The focus of this  Director of Manufacturing is to improve material flow from suppliers, through assembly, out the back door, and to customers."

Recruiter, on behalf of a European industrial equipment firm, seeks a Director of Manufacturing. Reports to the Managing Director. Oversee Purchasing/ Production & Inventory Control, Fac Maint., Quality, Manufacturing, Demand Center, Rotational Molding, and Industrial Eng.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro- New York area)

LOCATION: US - Southeast (Florida)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a growing NJ manufacturer, a Plant Manager. Minimum of ten years experience as a plant manager in a related industry, supervising at least twenty employees. Good working knowledge of manufacturing reporting. Experience with manufacturing Quality programs a plus. Some working knowledge of printing on plastic, laser engraving, roll lamination, die cutting, hot stamping, etc. a plus. Experience with developing and managing vendor relationships a plus. Self-starter, good motivator and solid team player.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Six Sigma Blackbelt - Pharmaceuticals/ Biotech/ Medical Devices (Diagnostics)

LOCATION: US -  Northeast (New Jersey/ Philadelphia, PA area)

COMPANY: Fast growing diagnostic test kit firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Individual contributor project manager

Recruiter, on behalf of a fast growing diagnostics firm, seeks a Six Sigma Blackbelt. Reporting to the EVP Operations, this Six Sigma Blackbelt focuses on technology transfer and process improvements between the lab and production line. Work will involve process improvement projects. Experiences in the pharmaceuticals, biotech, diagnostics, or medical devices fields are highly desired.

LOCATION: US - California (metro- San Diego)

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations must build and develop manufacturing operations organization, processes and procedures to support strategic direction. Must establish operations initiatives for improvement in quality, volume planning, vendor management, cost, delivery, safety and employee relations. Reports to the COO. Reporting to this position are: Manufacturing Manager, Purchasing Manager.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager (Factory Manager) - Plastics Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Leading injection molded plastic components firm

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager (Plant Manager) on behalf of a leading US firm making custom injection molded plastic parts, particularly for the automotive, appliance, consumer durables, and medical device industries.To excel in this position, the China General Manager must have a passion for the customer, have a strong plastics background, and be knowledgeable in Plastics Injection Molding.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Vice President Manufacturing - Electronics Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Ningbo)

COMPANY: Major US Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Manufacturing Director with strong electronics experiences. Knowledge of Lean Production/Six Sigma.  Good command of English and Mandarin Chinese in verbal and written forms. Strong leadership and inter-personal skills with ability to work through all levels of organization, internal and external. Be able to work under pressure, self-motivated and have positive attitude as well as good team spirit. Professional leadership, teamwork and good communication skills; Strong analytical, organizational and planning skill required. Ability to travel up to 50-75% within China and Taiwan during peak work loads.

Recruiter seeks a China Vice President Manufacturing, on behalf of a leading American electronics firm. The China Vice President Manufacturing reports to the company President. The China Vice President Manufacturing will deliver a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and create a special infrastructure of people within the organization ("Black Belts", Test Engineers, etc.) who are experts in these methods. The China Vice President Manufacturing will have proficient management skills that are technically appropriate and in cultural harmony and will develop, execute and maintain project work plans and budgets. The China Vice President Manufacturing will maintain successful high-level OEM customer relationships and make intellectual contributions to the knowledge base of the firm. 

•   Identify and remove the causes of defects and errors in manufacturing and business processes.

•   Oversee production operations and factory floor planning.

•   Manage the workforce, including supervisory and administrative support staffs.

•   Safety of facility and employees, including environmental reporting.

•   Support Corrective and Preventive Action Programs through continuous improvement.  Responsible for continuous improvement in all areas of the factory operation.

•   Participate in all new program start-ups to determine and communicate required schedules and documentation.  Support implementation of the strategic direction of Operations in China.

•   Control and reduce production cost while improving quality by training programs, cross training of operators, process improvement, etc.

•   Responsible for financial reporting.  Budget development and adherence requirements.

•   Contribute to the overall company performance by active participation as part of the management team by daily communication with the subordinate departments’ heads.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director, Asia - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: Thailand (Bangkok)

COMPANY: Leading US industrial manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Worldclass-trained Factory Manager. Thai-English bilingual Thailand General Manager. Successful track record of management and leadership. The Asia Managing Director should have experience implementing and leading Best Management and Quality Systems

Recruiter seeks an Asia Managing Director for a major industrial equipment division of a US$7.5 billion American corporation.  Reporting to the VP of International Operations, the Asia Managing Director will supervise wholly owned company facilities. The Managing Director-Asia is charged with leading manufacturing functions efficiently and cost effectively. S/he must work to improve and track the productivity of each operation and work with the managers of each operation to maximize quality, efficiency, and reduce costs. The Asia Managing Director will:

-- Lead the daily operations.

-- Implement systems to improve the effectiveness of each operation, reduce costs, and work closely with each manager for continuous improvement.

-- Develop the management team improving their leadership of their departments.

-- Work closely with the Managing Director Sales to ensure meeting sales needs on a daily basis.

-- Work with Production & Quality Managers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and provide on time delivery and ensure the managers are following the ISO Standards. Look at ways of improving and organizing the operation.

-- Work with the Financial Controller on monitoring the costs associated with each operation and make the necessary corrective actions when necessary.

-- Work with the Vice President on special projects.

-- Work with the HR Director on labor and transitional issues.

-- Travel to other locations and learn the business.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Tier 1 Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US automotive products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager with strong automotive manufacturing experiences. Results driven with a sound record of progression and reducing operating costs

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager on behalf of a medium sized tier one automotive supplier. The firm has two plants in the Ningbo area. The China General Manager is responsible for the supply chain function, administration, manufacturing, finance and sales, and s/he will have full P&L responsibility over the China business unit. The China General Manager must be fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin). Must possess effective communication skills, manage a diverse group of employees, build a team culture and collaborate seamlessly with peers, subordinates, and executive management. Strong preference: 10+ years experience in manufacturing, with experience in automotive interior products. Background in plastic injection molding, thermal forming, water jet cutting a strong plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Managing Director - Pumps

LOCATION: China (Suzhou)

COMPANY: Leading European Pumps Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Familiar with western business practices.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a European pumps manufacturer. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese. All around good business professional with a strong Profit and Loss Mentality.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Consumer Goods

LOCATION: China (Dongguan)

COMPANY: International Procurement Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Consumer goods China General Manager with manufacturing experience. Fluent English and Mandarin. Motivated, outgoing, hands-on, team leader. Independent thinker, with an ability to solve problems effectively.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a global procurement firm that specializes in decorative metal bath accessories and giftware. Reporting to the President, the China General Manager will oversee the daily activities of business, including production and R&D departments. The China General Manager will help transform the business from an OEM purchasing/trading company to a manufacturer working from a direct cost basis with raw material suppliers and developing its own production operation.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager/ China Plant Manager - Plastic Products

LOCATION: China (Donggua)

COMPANY: Major Plastic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Chinese (Mandarin)-English China Manufacturing Director. Cantonese fluency a strong plus. China General Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager or China Plant Manager, on behalf of an established firm providing foam products, labels, and rubber components to the electronics, hard-disk drive, medical and automotive sectors. Reporting to the Managing Director and General Manager at headquarters, the China General Manager will promote and market successfully the services and products of the company and the group; establish and maintain excellent relationship with customers, suppliers and business partners; procure the achievements of the goals and targets set and participate in the strategic planning of the company and group. The China General Manager will be responsible for the profitability of the company and group, and the overall operations and financial management functions including bottom-line results of the company.

-- Full management responsibilities of the company with the oversight of a proper system of sound internal contrails in the company in compliance with the group’s policies and good accounting practices

-- Reporting analytically in financial, administrative and operational performance, with corrective plans, where necessary and meeting business and profit objectives.

-- Organizing and ensuring a prompt reporting system of the required reports is in place, and presentation of company’s performance, and budgets at executive meetings.

-- Report monthly P&L, sales vs. sales budget, cash flow and accounts receivables.

-- Report monthly headcount, machine and labor productivity, material yield improvements, rejects and corrective actions and its trend (per report schedule).

-- Report continuous improvement on resources (4M) (per report schedule)

-- Prepare annual sales budget and profit and loss (per budget preparation schedule).

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Factory Manager - Foods (CPG/FMCG)

LOCATION: Indonesia

COMPANY: Leading Asian Food Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Plant Manager with strong results-orientation, unbureaucratic. Fluent English and Indonesian

Recruiter seeks a Factory Manager, on behalf of a well established Asian food and beverage products leader. Duties:

•   Plan, build, project managed and operate a non-dairy creamer factory

•   Plan and provide leadership and direction for the  day-to-day operations of the operations in the factory

•   Drive and motivate continuous quality, technical and formulation improvements with regular quality engineering audits and process performance reviews

•   Managing daily operations efficiently to ensure all product delivery schedules are fulfilled according to requirements

•   Responsible for coordination of logistics and equipment maintenance program

•   Manage the planning process to ensure all daily operation activities are executed and meet according to orders and deliveries.

•   Assure the effective use of Corrective Action and Preventive Action, including follow-up on commitments

•   Efficient utilization of delivery resources, storage space and manpower

•   Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, warehousing and optimize the inventory.

Requirements:

 •  Experience in setting up and running a CPG (foods) factory

•   Minimum 10 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity in a quality control, manufacturing or engineering occupation, preferably in F&B manufacturing related industries

•   Problem-solving capability, customer focus and commitment to continuous improvement

•   Ability to work independently

•   Understanding of Quality and Safety systems

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Managing Director/ China Plant Manager  - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Leading American Electrical Equipment Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with solid ethics and understanding of western business practices. Fluency in English and Mandarin Chinese

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager/ China Plant Manager, on behalf of a highly regarded US firm in the electrical components and electrical equipment manufacturing field. To manage this fast growing business unit, the China General Manager/ China Plant Manager should have had experiences with composites manufacturing.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Asia General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Leading US Electronic Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Asia General Manager with strong experience in lean manufacturing in the electronic sector. English and Mandarin Chinese fluency.

Recruiter seeks an Asia General Manager, on behalf of a major US electronics manufacturer.

•   Lead, motivate, and inspire the team (cross-culture team) to execute in an environment where continuous improvement (Plan-Do-Check-Act) and waste elimination result in achievement of safety, quality, service, inventory, cost, and productivity objectives.

•   Monitor site performance continuously, looking for ways to combine, rearrange, and simplify tasks to make better use of materials, machines, manpower, etc.  Assign / justify resources necessary to resolve problems / eliminate waste to achieve / improve standards.

•   Evaluate team member performance and provide timely, regular, effective feedback as part of the performance management system.  Develop training and succession plans for each staff member.  

•   Provide support and coaching necessary for the individual and the organization to grow and prosper.  

•   Stay abreast of company policies, procedures, regulations, plans, and interdepartmental relationships. Communicate requirements to the team and ensure team is meeting or exceeding expectations.

•   Represent the company to handle the local legal issues with the approval from Corp and to communicate with local government agencies. 

•   Coordinate the EPO functions and communicate with local EPO leaders to ensure the successful local operations as a whole

•   Review resource requirements and assign resources to achieve objectives.  Identify resource constraints and find solutions or alternatives.

•   Determine long term staffing requirements based on forecast and strategic needs.  Interview, hire, and develop team members to meet performance expectations.

•   Monitor work area performance continuously.  Use area metrics and team ideas every day to combine, rearrange, and simplify tasks to make better use of materials, machines, manpower, etc.

•   Lead lean kaizen events to facilitate team collaboration and root-cause problem solving.  Teach and drive use of A3 process to identify opportunities, define problems, and use data to eliminate waste.

•   Ensure communication of standards (labor / work / rate) to team and vigorously eliminate obstacles to achievement.

•   Monitor and communicate service levels continuously.  Use team cooperation to implement lean concepts that improve service to customers.

•   Monitor staff performance continuously and provide timely feedback, including annual performance appraisal process.

•   Develop people and the team as a whole.  Includes, but is not limited to, preparing development and training plans for each team member, implementing, and coaching towards effectiveness.  Develop and execute succession plans for all key positions to sustain long term success.

•   Coach and support team members to increase capabilities and prepare for advancement.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Hong Kong and Guangdong Prov.)

COMPANY: Major US electronic component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Minimum 10 years previous relevant working experience in EMS industry with at least eight years of production management experience. Previous experience in high mix low volume, and low mix high volume production environments are required. Able to manage a world class, high quality, lean manufacturing operation of more than 400 operators and staff. A driver, achiever, high profile leader of high quality manufacturing, capable of managing different levels of multinational people. Proficient written and spoken English, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US electronics components firm, a China General Manager, reporting to the corporate Chief Operating Officer (COO). The China General Manager will manage and oversee operations including production, forecating material control, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, shipping and customs in firm's electronic manufacturing factory in Guangdong, China. The China General Manager will work with end customers and manage internal departments to achieve and improve on delivery and quality commitments, total customer satisfaction, as well as provide technical solutions and introduce advanced methodologies to facilitate production quality and efficiency.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Manufacturing Operations- RFID Products

LOCATION: China

COMPANY: Major Asian RFID products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Core activity is the structuring and management of a designated first class mass production factory which is currently in the ramp up phase. In the next 3-5 years, the extension of the entity to a 300 - 400 employee factory is planned and has to be executed. Manufacturing heads with good startup phase experiences would be best. Experience in securing knowledge and technology transfers. Fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin) and strong communication talent, especially the handling of different Asian cultures smoothly.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Asian RFID products firm, a VP Manufacturing Operations, with relevant experience of at least 10 years with demonstrated outcomes in running and managing of mass production entities. Distinctive experience in ramping up and running of continuous mass production operations combined of galvanic and assembly processes is desired. The VP Manufacturing Operations should have experience in implementing continuous improvement processes (Kaizen) for galvanic and assembly processes, extensive material know how (plastic/ metal) is preferred

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Alternative Energy Products

LOCATION: China (Jiangsu Province -Suzhou)

COMPANY: American Wind Turbine Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on China Manufacturing Director. High integrity

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established US manufacturer for the wind turbine market, a China General Manager. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the China General Manager of this WOFE will be responsible for creating a world class manufacturing organization, establishing the operation, establishing a high-integrity, lean sigma, operating culture, becoming #1 rated world-wide supplier. Lean sigma, NEI philosophy. ISO certifiable procedures at start-up and 08 certification. 6Sigma.

•   In depth knowledge and experience with China culture and manufacturing in China

•   10 + years manufacturing leadership experience

•   Experience in establishing a Lean environment

•   5+ years in operations senior leadership

•   Demonstrated ability to act and lead independently

•   Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

•   Experience in dealing with China government entities to operate in China

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: China (Taicang, Jiangsu Prov.)

COMPANY: Major American industrial component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major US firm, a China General Manager. Provides direction to production and support staff employees in compressor manufacturing and assembly. Responsible for the current and long-range operation, productivity and growth of the manufacturing organization and general direction.  Leads by example, adhering to established company values. Coaches team leaders to improve individual and team performance.  Communicates to appropriate levels to assure that all levels are informed of operational results and goals.

•   Responsible for overall performance of site, including quality, productivity, and cost

•   Assures employees are consistently trained and developed so that talent is retained and succession plans remove gaps in bench strength

•   Provide strategic input and direction for the operation to Operations leader

•   Participates on teams with other professionals to identify and implement best practices

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Jinan, Shandong Prov.)

COMPANY: Major European automotive component firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager from world class auto parts firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European automotive parts firm, a China Plant Manager. China Plant Manager candidates must be fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin. Reporting to the General Manager, the China Plant Manager must have strong lean manufacturing and high quality expertise, ideally with metal or plastic parts for the automotive industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Director of Operations - Electronic Components

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Major US Manufacturer of Wire Harnesses

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Chinese (Mandarin)-English China Manufacturing Director. Cantonese fluency a strong plus.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm in the electronic components field, a China Director of Operations with strong exposures in lean manufacturing techniques. Reports to Vice President of Operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Senior Manager – Asia Operations - Consumer Products

LOCATION: China (Fujian Province - Fuzhou)

COMPANY: International Consumer Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A highly trustworthy and experienced China-based Senior Manager – Asia Operations. Experience in toys, furniture or other consumer products a plus. ASTM codes suffiicient. Reports to North America based Director of Operations.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established consumer products firm, a China Senior Manager – Asia Operations. The company uses products manufactured in a many different supply chains, both domestically and internationally. Finished goods are sold internationally to customers ranging from regional chains to international big box retailers. The company is looking to create the position of a China based Senior Manager – Asia Operations “on the ground” in China to ensure that all their Asia-based business partners are meeting the goals and objectives set by the executive team. By building a multi-functional team and working directly with their Asia-based partners and agents, the Senior Manager – Asia Operations will install programs, processes and procedures to ensure that the company’s supply chain in Asia provides the required good quality output delivered at the right time, at the right cost.

•   Experience implementing a quality management system throughout the supply chain, including installing  processes to affect the quality of document control, work in process and finished product

•   General management experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility

•   Experience with wood based consumer products

•   Experience working and managing a staff in Asia

•   Knowledge of ASTM standards

•   Good negotiation skills

•   Exposure to and participation in lean manufacturing principles

•   Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin), English

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam Startup Managers - FMCG (Beverages)

LOCATION: Vietnam (Hochiminh City)

COMPANY: Multinational FMCG Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Vietnamese-English bilingual managers, ideally with experience at major international food products firms. Ability to start up sales and operations in country.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading and growing multinational firm in the consumer products sector (beverages), the following Managers:

--Director of Operations

--Purchasing Manager

--Finance and Adminstration Manager

--Commercial Manager (Sales and Marketing Director)

--Human Resources Manager

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Medical Devices

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: US based medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: US trained Chinese Mandarin/ English bilingual medical device Vice President of Manufacturing

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US based firm in the medical devices field, a Vice President of Manufacturing. This China based VP Manufacturing will report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The VP China Manufacturing will be responsible for overall manufacturing activities and reports to the company COO, and s/he must have over 15 years experiences in production management in the medical device industries. The China Plant Manager must have exp. with precision medical grade plastics would be very helpful. A key duty of the Vice President would be to coordinate the ramp up of several new plants, including the hiring of Plant Managers

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Metal Hydraulic Components

LOCATION: China (Tianjin & Shanghai)

COMPANY: American hydraulic metal component manufacturer

Recruiter seeks for a US firm with over US$700 million in sales, a China General Manager to supervise manufacturing operations at 2 plants in Tianjin, China, and 1 plant in Yuhuan, Zhejiang Province, China. Responsibilities include production oversight, as well as product development, purchasing and logistics. The China General Manager should have exp. with the management of high volume manufacturing operations in a metalworking/ assembly environment, use of manufacturing metrics and control systems, plus a history of productivity improvement and cost reduction. Experiences at a J.V. or W.O.F.E. Bilingual skills in English and Mandarin Chinese essential.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: European electromechanical equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained factory manager

Recruiter seeks a China Plant Manager, on behalf of a leading European manufactuer of Electric motors, gear boxes, inverters, selling their products to the Industrial equipment, Mobile equipment, Wind Generators, Photovoltaic systems sectors. Reporting: to the China Managing Director, with a functional report: to the Group’s Manufacturing COO, the China General Manager is responsible for all industrial operations, including:

•Research, develop and define standards of all processes within the factory

•Set production flow

•Organize labour and responsibilities for each working position

•Guarantee planned efficiency of labour, machines, and processes

•Deal with all technical matters related to factory and office building

•Guarantee all services (electricity, air conditioning, compressed air…) are correctly and economically run

•Guarantee all internal procedures for manufacturing and logistics are correctly defined, written, communicated and regularly checked

•Organize effective Quality system with regular reports

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automotive Products

LOCATION: China (Tianjin)

COMPANY: Global UK automotive products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager with strong automotive manufacturing experiences

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major British automotive products firm, a China Plant Manager. The firm provides key components to leading automakers, such as Toyota, Nissan, GM, Ford, Hyundai etc.. The China Plant Manager must be fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English and should have a strong track record of managing factories at leading western automotive firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Consumer Packaged Products

LOCATION: China (Shenzhen)

COMPANY: Multi-billion dollar multinational conglomerate

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager from world class FMCG firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an Asian Consumer Products firm, a China Plant Manager. China Plant Manager candidates must be fluent in English and Cantonese or Putonghua. The China Plant Manager must be a progressive plant manager whose abilities will help the firm build market share in mainland China.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Executive Global Operations Director - Industrial

LOCATION: Asian location

COMPANY: Leading Global Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Global manufacturing head

Recruiter seeks a Executive Global Operations Director on behalf of a major industrial corporation. The Executive Global Operations Director's primary purpose is to manage global multi-site operations optimizing capacity, execution, delivery and cost to drive significant performance improvement.  Implement and drive global sales and operation planning to assist with the design of critical metrics which will include quality, throughput, assets, and operating expense.  This position is both strategic and tactical in nature and will drive rapid, measurable, and sustained continuous improvement for manufacturing operations.  This role will have a high degree of shop floor presence and intimate, hands-on involvement with critical operation issues. Responsibilities Include:

------Maintain a safe and clean work environment for all employees in manufacturing locations

------Define world-class quality and performance metrics and to align performance goals, measures, and leadership drivers throughout the Package Products global manufacturing locations

------Redefine functional responsibilities of individuals, departments, and plant locations to align with Package Products strategic growth and operational targets

------Create a continuous improvement culture and develop and empower team members and stakeholders through coaching, counseling, and inspiring them to perform to world-class standards

------Ensure quality assurance, proper controls, and effective use of best practices in order to drive an integrated approach throughout the business and capitalize on cross-regional knowledge worldwide

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Quality - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: China (Dongguan)

COMPANY: Medium sized German automotive parts firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Manufacturing specialist to implement a TS 16949 system

Recruiter, on behalf of a well established German automotive products firm, seeks a VP Quality with TS16949 experience who could work with firm's Japanese, German, and Chinese Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive customers. Must be able to foster continuous production of products consistent with established standards

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Manufacturing - Plastic and Metal Products

LOCATION: US Northeast (Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Plastic & Metal products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Manufacturing with experience in China manufacturing.

Recruiter, on behalf of a leading plastics firm in their sector, seeks a VP Manufacturing. Experiences in metal forming and injection molding desired. Responsibilities of the Vice President of Manufacturing:

•Leading cost effective process development and process control activities for custom manufactured products.

•Overseeing major new projects to ensure cost effective manufacturability of designs and reliable manufacturing processes. Requirements: Proven record of successful management of the manufacture of high volume custom products; of developing cost effective manufacturing processes for custom products; of overseeing the engineering design of products; excellent teamwork and leadership skills. Fluency in Mandarin Chinese necessary

•Direct experience in managing metal fabrication and part finishing operations.

•Experience in China manufacturing.  Five to seven years experience as a manufacturing engineer and manager.  

•Travel 25%  to China to support firm's operations in China.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Medical Devices

LOCATION: China (Shenyang, Liaoning Province)

COMPANY: European medical device firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing European medical devices firm, a China Plant Manager. Preference would be for candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in this industry.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Operations Manager - Capital Equipment

LOCATION: China (Xiamen)

COMPANY: US capital equipment manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese manufacturing and supply chain manager who is detail oriented, with experience in the paper, film and foil industries.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of US capital equipment manufacturer, a China Operations Manager. Under the direction of the President, will effectively plan, direct and implement activities of the manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China. Oversee and manage all manufacturing and eng. activities including assembly, scheduling, quality control and logistics.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Thailand General Manager - Food Ingredients

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: European food products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Internationally trained Chinese plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European firm, a Thailand General Manager. Preference would be for candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in their industry. The Thailand General Manager shall be responsible for the production, financial reporting and the overall management of this US$10million business unit.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a leading Asian automotive parts manufacturer, several native Japanese speakers with Japanese automotive industry experiences, for various managerial roles: -- 2 China Factory Managers - Wuhan, China and Guangzhou, China

An aggressively expanding US manufacturer of high technology precision products (tools) has manufacturing operations in China and contract manufacturers world-wide. The firm is now looking for a high energy, experienced, and disciplined China manufacturing director to direct the all manufacturing operations, including procurement, production, logistics and quality. Recruiter seeks a China Manufacturing Director with a proven track record in setting up and operating China based manufacturing facilities. Fluency in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), along with the willingness for frequent travel is required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Operations - Oil and Gas

LOCATION: Singapore

COMPANY: Major Oil and Gas Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/ English factory manager. Ability to rapid respond and solve problems. Independent, self-motivated and has good interpersonal skills

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading manufacturer, a VP Operations. Efficiently manage a large precision machine factory. Identify and secure new business opportunities. Ensure customer satisfaction especially quality and delivery. Team-builder. Min 8 years in senior position managing precision machining operation for oilfield or aerospace industry

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Plastics

LOCATION: China (Yanbian (연변), Jilin Province)

COMPANY: US Consumer Products Manufacturer

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a US firm providing hi-volume plastic consumer products for the US market, a China Plant Manager/ China Director of Operations. (Firm might soon also have a need for a Purchasing Manager and Financial Controller for this new operation). The China Plant Manager directs and coordinates production activities to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. This position reports to CEO. Fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin) required; Korean fluency a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Automobiles

LOCATION: China (Anhui Province)

COMPANY: Major American Automotive Consulting Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China Plant Manager, entrepreneurial, who is an excellent communicator, able to assist a leading Chinese automaker to improve quality.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading American automotive services firm, a China Automotive Plant Manager, who will advise and oversee a key Chinese automobile firm's manufacturing operation.

- Fluent in both Chinese and English (written and spoken)

- Must have excellent communication / presentation skills

- Must have held senior level management positions in automotive OEM manufacturing

- Greenfield operations a plus

- Extensive experience in lean manufacturing a plus

- Will function as the primary on-site project representative but will also be part of a larger team (must be able to work both independetly and within a small team environment)

- Has the proven capability and experience to assist a Chinese Automotive OEM significantly improve manufacturing quality performance and systems

- Ability to assess all manufacturing / quality operations, identify critical issues hindering efficiency / quality, then work shoulder to shoulder with client personnel (Chairman, Senior Vice Presidents, to line level workers) to make required improvements.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Operations Manager - Hi-Volume Injection molded plastics

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

COMPANY: Major Consumer Plastic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Position requires a person who is a blend of supply chain manager and manufacturing manager. Person must be able to monitor a subcontractor while being based at a nearby offsite office. China Operations Manager must be very hands-on, results oriented and fast paced. In one year, subcontract plant should grow significantly in staff and in volume of product produced, so the China Operations Manager would need to be able to oversee this transition.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Australian plastic products firm, a China Operations Manager, who will oversee a key subcontractor's manufacturing operation. Based in Shanghai, and reporting to a General Manager based in Hong Kong based, the China Operations Manager will play a key role in expanding the company's operations to northern and Central China. The firm is a world market leader in the manufacture (sub contracted) and sale of plastic products and other related print and packaging materials sold to the leading retailers in the USA and Europe. This senior role will involve building a Chinese Operations Team within the firm's rapidly expanding Shanghai, China region's requirements in the areas of Production Planning, QC, Procurement and Logistics. Experience of injection moulding plastics and the related production processes are strongly preferred but not necessarily essential. The China Operations Manager will also have a knowledge of planning capacities within a manufacturing environment and an understanding of the various trade restrictions and regulations involved in supplying goods within China and for export.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Plant Manager - Computer Peripherals

LOCATION: China (Shanghai)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major computer peripherals manufacturer, a skilled bilingual Chinese Mandarin/ English China manufacturing operations manager with expertise in high volume consumer electronics, computer peripherals, or contract electronics manufacturing. The China Factory Manager will supervise between 250-500 employees and a hands-on, results-oriented, team builder would be required. Candidates should have a track record of being a cooperative and ethical manufacturing manager whose expertise in state of the art manufacturing and personal integrity will help make encourage staff and suppliers to do their best.

U.S. firm in the motor component manufacturing business, seeks a bilingual Cantonese Chinese/ English Plant Manager. Recruiter seeks China General Manager candidates who have good people skills and an engineering background. ChE or ME preferred. Plant consists of a small plant with five line managers and a total of 40 employees.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China General Manager - Consumer Products (Sporting Goods)

LOCATION: China (Jiangsu)

COMPANY: American consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: China General Manager with strong metals manufacturing experiences. The firm has an urgent need for someone to organize all manufacturing departments and lead the way in developing efficient, productive processes for each component of the product.

Recruiter seeks a China General Manager, on behalf of a well established US consumer products firm with a new manufacturing facility in China.  This person should have extensive experience in leading a manufacturing effort, including setting up the manufacturing processes to maximize productivity and establishing good qualitymeasures.  Firm prefers a candidate with experience in metals (steel and aluminum, square and round tubing) and/or polyester/ polyethylene (sewing and heat sealing processes).  This China General Manager must also have great leadership ability, being able to motivate and organize the workforce in the facility.  This person must speak fluent English and Chinese (Mandarin). The facility will eventually employ 200 employees and have at least US$10-12,000,000 in sales to the US, to firms such as Sam's, Walmart, Costco, Kmart, Lowes, Academy, and Cabelas.  The sales volume could reach $20,000,000 in the next 3-5 years with increases in employee count as well.  

A NASDAQ listed small public company making high tech microwave ovens for the commercial market, immediately requires a Plant Manager in Jinan, Shandong, China. Recruiter seeks a China Plant Manager who would manage world wide production with client's Chinese partner to insure that Chinese manufacturing meets the desired target quantities and quality standards. This person, however, will be considered the key company "plant manager," working together with the Chinese partner's 200+ staff dedicated entirely to this company and its product lines. ISO 9001 Process or Six Sigma experience preferred.

A leading seller of consumer products to the office channel of trade in the United States, with products manufactured to their specifications in China and Taiwan, seeks a China-based Purchasing/ Quality/ Project Management Officer. This person would administer the purchasing of all of firm's imported consumer and office products from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Products must perform to requirements which means that the Asia Business Manager needs to audit product quality and factory operations on a regular basis to verify compliance with firm's needs. This person will be firm's Number One employee in Asia, and will report directly to the COO (Chief Operating Officer) in the USA. This person will work with confidential products, pricing and strategy. Fluent in Cantonese and English. Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) or other languages helpful. Person must be able to work effectively as an independent representative for the corporation and be prepared to travel to different locations in Guangdong Province, China, as well as to Hong Kong and Taiwan. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: China Business Unit Managers, China Operations Managers - Contract Manufacturing

LOCATION: China (Guangzhou, Guangdong Province; Shanghai)

Recruiter seeks on behalf of one of the largest electronics contract manufacturing corporations in the world, a variety of key managers for their manufacturing plants in Guangzhou and Shanghai, China, which conduct high volume electronics manufacturing services for the consumer electronic sector, telecommunications sector (handphones, networking equipment, etc.) as well as for other multinational electronics OEM's. Candidates are required to be fully familiar with world class manufacturing standards and processes. These managers need to be superior communicators and motivators who could operate team-based manufacturing systems, as opposed to being "command and control" types of managers. Experiences as China Business Unit Managers, Workcell Managers and Operations in similar types of progressive CM/ EM companies would be of greatest interest. Candidates should possess strong English skills, and be fluent in Mandarin Chinese. Candidates for Guangzhou, China should be fluent in Cantonese.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Taiwan Plant Manager- Metal Products/ Consumer Products

Multinational American manufacturing company employing 17,000 people worldwide and 600 in Taichung, and manufacturing very high volume, very high quality metal products for the consumer market, requires a Taiwan Plant Manager with experience in American manufacturing companies, either in Taiwan or overseas. Should have good Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese language skills.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vietnam General Manager - consumer products

LOCATION: Vietnam (HCM City)

COMPANY: Multinational FMCG firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Efficiency-oriented manufacturing director, VP Operations, COO, or plant manager

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established multinational firm in the FMCG sector with significant operations in Vietnam, that requires a Vietnam General Manager. Experience in the consumer packaged goods, beverages, or processed foods sectors would be required. An emphasis for this Vietnam General Manager will be on the improvement of manufacturing operations. The Vietnam General Manager will need to help rebuild and strengthen the current management team. Fluency in English is required. Abilities in Vietnamese would be a plus. Candidates must have managerial experiences from major international consumer products or foods companies.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Factory Manager/ Plant Manager - Packaging

LOCATION: Greater China

COMPANY: Leading Multinational Packaging Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: a Plant Manager with an aggressive, open-minded and collaboration personality

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a world leader in the packaging field, a Greater China Plant Manager, who reports to the General Manager. At least five years in production management. Global company job experiences are preferrred. Cost saving, quality management..

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager - foods

LOCATION: Thailand

COMPANY: European food products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on general manager with manufacturing expertise. P/L experience.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established European firm, a Thailand General Manager. Preference would be for Thai candidates who have worked at major foreign firms in their industry. The Thailand General Manager shall be responsible for the production, financial reporting and the overall management of this US$10 million business unit. Most critical would be a person skilled in manufacturing management, and ideally with some financial expertise. Candidates must be fluent in Thai and English. The Thailand General Manager should be strong in discipline, precise and reliable in his or her work and reporting. S/he shall be trusted since s/he will be managing the company.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President International Operations - Automotive

LOCATION: India

COMPANY: Major Asian automotive manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong automotive President International Operations with solid track record in Asian and world automotive sales, marketing and operations. President International Operations from one of Big 5 world automakers - VP level - who has set up international operations abroad, who can take care of JV partners, distribution networks, vendor base, etc.

Recruiter, on behalf of a leading Asian automotive firm, seeks a President - International Operations. S/he will be responsible for the entire International Business of the firm. Currently the firm is one of the largest Automotive exporters in the firm's country. The firm has very ambitious growth plans for the next five years, by which around 30% of their total business should come from International markets. The firm is seeking a President International Operations who can strategize and implement this growth. The person should  preferably be from the Auto Industry, having experience of setting up and running businesses overseas. Nationality is open and the firm will pay what it takes to get a great President - International Operations. S/he will have respective regional heads, country managers as reports.

European firm developing semiconductor chips and reader technologies for contactless smart cards and electronic tags, seeks a Vice President Operations/ Manufacturing. Firm is a fabless semiconductor operation working with two foundries and many packaging subcontractors. All manufacturing is off-shore using subcontractors. Their products are contactless memory and microprocessor chips which can be supplied as tested wafers or in packaging form (cards, tags, inlets, coins, ...). The fabless semiconductor firm's markets include access control, transport, electronic identification of objects, identity cards, etc. Firm's customers are mainly system integrators and application developers (VARs) who use firm's technological platform to develop a finished product or application with a dedicated use.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: Northern European location

COMPANY: Major multinational advanced materials corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: fluent English Plant Manager, with experiences in productive and safe manufacturing

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major European firm, a Plant Manager. The Plant Manager would lead improvement and change in:

- Security in all parts of the process

- Improved productivity & cost

- The quality of raw materials & finished products

- Reduced lead times & improved delivery precision

- Minimized working capital

- Actively participate in the group's international network of production issues / skills

- Budget and / or staff responsibility

- Responsibility for the results of the plant, for budget and all employees

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Consumer Products Packaging

LOCATION: CEE (Hungary)

COMPANY: Major multinational packaging component corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: fluent English Plant Manager, with experiences in the automotive part industry a plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major European contract manufacturer in the personal care, cosmetics, OTC pharmaceuticals and household products field, a Plant Manager. Experience manufacturing in the metal and plastic packaging field would be ideal.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH:  VP Manufacturing Operations - Cement

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

COMPANY: Major Building Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Manufacturing Operations with strong managerial experience

Recruiter seeks a Manufacturing Operations Vice President, who, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), would head the operations of a cement plant with an output of 6 mio tons/ yr. The VP Operations leads a team of experienced managers and plans, organizes, manages & controls the complete operation. The VP Operations Develops a highly professional team & ensures operations runs with very high efficiency at lower costs. Total experience of 20 years in manufacturing industry with a minimum of 10 years at a senior management level. Cement industry experience preferred.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Commercial Vehicles/ Heavy Equipment

LOCATION: Nigeria

COMPANY: Commercial Vehicles/ Heavy Equipment Firm

Recruiter seeks a Chief Operating Officer (COO), on behalf of a fast growing automobile company engaged in the import, assembly, sales & services of full range of commercial vehicles and construction equipment. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will report to the Managing Director and will be responsible for the company’s day-to-day operating activities, including revenue and sales growth; expense, cost and margin control; and monthly, quarterly and annual financial goal management. The responsibilities of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) include:

•   Direct company operations to meet budget and other financial goals.

•   Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.

•   Establish the performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies for senior management.

•   Demonstrate successful execution of business strategies for company products and services.

•   Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans.

•   Participate in capital market development, including participation in road shows, bank meetings, analyst meetings, and more.

•   Develop, establish, and direct execution of operating policies to support overall company policies and objectives.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) should have excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills. Solid working knowledge of budgeting, sales, business development, and strategic planning. At least 20 years of experience in the commercial vehicle or heavy equipment sector, with 5 in an executive level position, such as general manager or vice president. First Class Engineering Graduate (Mechanical/ Automobile) with MBA

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Managing Director (Diretor Geral) - Packaging Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil

COMPANY: Major Global Packaging Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: bilingual (English-Portuguese) Brazil Managing Director with plant startup experience (greenfield operations).

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major Food and Consumer Products Packaging Company, a Brazil Managing Director. Most suitable background: degreed in engineering, most experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, plant management. Greenfield startup experiences strongly preferred. The Managing Director of subsidiary in Brazil shall:

1.  Manage the day-by-day operations of the subsidiary within the scope of activity of the subsidiary, in accordance with national law in force, provisions of the Charter of the Company and by-laws of the Company. In particular the Brazil Managing Director shall:

-   Ensure timely construction of the factory building, installation of equipment and start-up of production of aluminium beverage cans;

-   Ensure the uninterrupted production of aluminium beverage cans by ensuring the uninterrupted supply of necessary utilities and proper co-ordination of procurement with materials for production, other goods and services and sale of products;

-   Ensure the timely supply of materials and other goods and services necessary for production by proper co-ordination of production planning and procurement;

-   Ensure the timely deliveries of products and other goods and services to the customers by proper co-ordination of production, logistics and sales administration;

-   Ensure the proper quality of products manufactured by the subsidiary;

-   Ensure the optimum financial results of the subsidiary by increasing the volume of sales of goods within the national market, establishing and developing in given country sales and marketing network for goods, as well as proper cost management and implementation of cost saving policies.

2.  Keep regular contacts with the local contractors, customers, suppliers and other business partners of the subsidiary as well as search for new ones and establish contacts with respective local authorities, institutions and organizations by writing, calling and visiting;

3.  Ensure the fulfilment by the subsidiary of all requirements and obligations resulting from national law in force, in particular related to the environmental protection, health and safety, labour matters, accountancy, tax declarations and tax settlement;

4.  Ensure the qualified human resources necessary for the operation of the subsidiary by employing qualified workers in accordance with the employment structure of the subsidiary;

5.  Ensure collection of receivables and payment of obligations in due time;

6.  Ensure the realization of the financial and commercial plans of activity of the subsidiary approved by firm and implementation of instructions given by firm

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President, Mexican Operations - Automotive

LOCATION: Mexico (Toluca)

COMPANY: Mexican truck and bus division of US firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: proven strength in running efficient Mexican vehicle manufacturing division. It is critical that the President, Mexican Operations have run a Mexican business unit and have good P/L understanding.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US firm, a President, Mexican Operations for their Mexico light truck and bus operations. This individual will be experienced in high quality automotive assembly and will be a key member of the executive management group. The President, Mexican Operations will report directly to the CEO of the US parent company. This position offers the opportunity for a high level of autonomy and responsibility with a commensurate compensation level.

•   Full P&L and Cash Flow responsibilities.

•   The President, Mexican Operations is responsible for all Operations, with direct reports including the heads of Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing (including Materials, Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, Engineering, Customer Support and Finance/ Administration.

•   Responsible for all day-to-day operations, strategic planning, operating policies and procedures, government relations, and company initiatives in Mexico.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Contract Electronics Manufacturing

LOCATION: Mexico (Texas Border)

COMPANY: Mexican manufacturing division of US contract manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: proven strength in running efficient Mexican contract manufacturing division. Ten years minimum management experience, preferably in contract electronic manufacturing, with additional sheet metal fabrication knowledge a plus. Past operational knowledge as a Mexico General Manager preferred. The Mexico General Manager should have a sufficient level of financial skills to enable them to understand, review, and question financial statements. They will have had income statement and balance sheet responsibility for a reasonably significant business, or division thereof, including forecasting, budgetary control, and working capital management. This individual will be experienced in high quality automotive assembly and will be a key member of the executive management group. The President of Mexican Operations will report directly to the CEO of the US parent company. This position offers the opportunity for a high level of autonomy and responsibility with a commensurate compensation level.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US firm in the electronic contract manufacturing sector, a Mexico General Manager. The Mexico General Manager reports to the President of the US division. The Mexico General Manager will have operational "excellence” of a wholly owned subsidiary of a US based electronics contract manufacturing firm. The Mexico General Manager will  will review and institute changes in workforce/ workflow/ lay-out to enhance labor efficiencies as well as overall plant administrative efficiencies. The Mexico General Manager will institute and review plant metrics for all major plant expense accounts, (direct material including PPV, labor, transport, indirect, salary, scrap as well as material usage and labor variances). The Mexico General Manager will  work closely with local site Controller to ensure corporate profit goals are being met or exceeded. S/he will work closely with local Purchasing team as well as the Corporate Director of Materials to ensure materials are procured on a time phased, as required basis, and the corporate inventory goals are met or exceeded. The Mexico General Manager will  work with the local Sales Manager, as well as Regional Sales Managers and customers on the fluid hand-off of major contracts.

•   Full P&L and Cash Flow responsibilities.

•   Responsible for all Operations, with direct reports including the heads of Sales/Marketing, Manufacturing (including Materials, Scheduling, Manufacturing Engineering), Quality, Engineering, Customer Support and Finance/ Administration.

•   Responsible for all day-to-day operations, strategic planning, operating policies and procedures, government relations, and company initiatives in Mexico.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: European Automotive Supplier

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented, manufacturing oriented Mexico General Manager, able to handle multiple factories in Mexico. Very detail oriented, and with strong financial understanding. Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, hands-on leadership with proven ability to organize, structure, create, implement and continuously improve plant processes. Multicultural experience. This is not a traditional European company and it cannot employ an ordinary General Manager. The only type of person who would do well is an executive who is creative and very fast paced, and able to recruit only the best 21st Century Mexican managers of a like mentality.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a very fast growing major German automotive supplier, a Mexico General Manager. Close collaboration with both the President of North America and the Corporate Director of Industrial Operations Europe and of global Industrial Engineering (worldwide production system and standards)

- Responsible for insuring the financial integrity and profitability of the production facilities in Mexico

- Create and implement action plans to support Mexican Plants and launches.

- Create and enforce procedures.

- Create a culture of accountability and discipline   

- optional CPA or MBA or equivalent controlling experience is a strong plus 

- Language skills: English and Spanish fluency. German skills a plus 

***Lead and coach Plant Managers in Mexico: to develop and manage their cross functional teams to achieve organizational performance and budget objectives.  Also, oversee labor relations, customer plant relations, day-to-day supplier management, sales and human resources.

***Set with the Controlling Dept and consistently meet all performance targets (KPI) including: Quality, delivery, productivity, process capability, customer plant satisfaction, inventory turnover, investment challenges, etc.

***Ensure that each plant consistently meets or exceeds EBT target each month, each year; maintaining strong balance sheet and optimized cash flows.  Oversee cash management, financial reporting and systems for SAP in the facility, including gap analysis and action plans.

***Assist in smooth production launches: Implement, enforce, and continuously improve SAP business operating system: production planning, JIT/JIS, inventory management, transactions, accounting reporting & forecasting.

***Enforce policies for transactions and material flows; ensure accuracy, reliability and consistency between production data and accounting reporting, and between production planning  and business planning.

***Ensure and maintain process stabilized production incl. capable processes and production contingency plans in Mexico facilities.

***Direct cost management activities to ensure compliance with standard practices and internal controls.  Support the implementation of Lean, 6Sigma, Kaizen, visualization, team motivation, employee participation, production system improvement actions, continuous improvement initiatives.

***Identify, optimize and standardize best practices across plants; ensuring consistency amongst Mexican Operations.

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexico City)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Vice President/ General Manager - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: Mexico (Tijuana)

COMPANY:  US Automotive Parts Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: strong turnaround and lean manufacturing skills

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a US automotive parts firm, a Mexico General Manager, who reports to the fimr's Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Mexico General Manager's job will be to profitably manage the Mexican plant through the effective application of the team skills providing the necessary leadership in the areas of production, manuf'g eng., and distribution.

•   Oversee the planning, organizing and implementing of production and shipping activities in the Tijuana facility to meet or exceed the forecasted levels for inventory, quality, productivity, division operational profits and on time shipments.

•   Meet or exceed quality and customer service expectations through a high quality focus and the application of continuous improvement techniques.  

•   Develop a focused management effort through the use of employee empowerment and team skills with emphasis on a flexible workforce utilizing lean, 6 sigma principles.  

•   Initiate cost reduction activities providing improved product value and increased profitability to the division.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager - Automotive Parts

LOCATION: Brazil (Campinas)

COMPANY: Major Asian Manufacturer of Auto Parts

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, Portuguese/English automotive Plant Manager with good startup experiences.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading Asian auto parts manufacturer, a Brazil General Manager. Reporting to the firm's VP Operations in North America, the Brazil General Manager will be in charge of the entire Brazil operation. The Brazil General Manager should have had greenfield experiences.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil Opeations Manager - Food Processing Equipment

LOCATION: Brazil (Araquara)

COMPANY: Major American Food Processing Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, Portuguese/English hands-on Brazil Operations Manager. Would supervise a small group.

Recruiters seeks, on behalf of a US food processing equipment manufacturer, a Brazil Operations Manager, who would report to the Chief Operations Officer (COO). The Brazil Operations Manager is responsible for all activities related to the manufacturing operations in Brazil. This includes items such a production planning, capital planning, purchasing supervision, budget planning, vendor management, inventory management, receiving warehousing and shipping.

Operations Manager will be required to develop strategic plans and daily operational needs for the company.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

.   Senior leader on site managing all functional areas, with theexception of Finance and IT, but will partner with these functions

.   Technical ability to participate or lead assembly, machining, and fabrication processes on manufacturing floor

.   Manages all budgetary functions of the operation. Personnel and manufacturing expenses.

.   Plans capital requirements with appropriate justifications.

.   Supports sales organization as a customer advocate.

.   Reviews and approves all contracts, purchase agreements and intents to purchase with vendors within authorization level.

.   Evaluates vendors and their performance.

.   Participates in Global Supply Chain initiatives in sourcing to improve cost performance.

.   Establishes and administers departmental procedures, maintaining efficiency and audit ability.

.   Manages inventory in a manner that best supports service with respect to established financial limits.

.   Maintains safety program in accordance with Company standards.

.   Maintains on-site security for facilities, ensuring that manpower is available for plant opening/closing.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Manufacturing Strategy, Latin America - Power Tools

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo or Rio)

COMPANY: Major Global Manufacturer of Power Tools

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, Portuguese-English or trilingual (Portuguese-Spanish-English) Latin America Operations/ Supply Chain Head with a continent-wide focus on manufacturing consumer durables. Creative, “out of box” thinker, early adapter mentality. Strong entrepreneurial mindset, able to see end game and paths to achieve. Excellent Presentation skills – verbal and written.

Recruiter seeks a senior operations executive with a truly Latin American continental outlook, on behalf of a global leader in power tools. Reporting to the Senior Vice president of Operations, the Latin America Director of Manufacturing Strategy will deliver the overall Manufacturing and Distribution Strategy & Operations Plans supporting the long term vision of the firm in Latin America. The Latin America Director of Manufacturing Strategy will lead and coordinate changes to current Europe, US, and China Supply Chain efforts, delivering products to the various Latin America businesses, including direct to country distribution centers from production locations through indirect utilizing other company distribution centers world-wide. S/he will provide leadership through implementation of a local distribution center and production facility somewhere in the Latin America region. The Latin America Director of Manufacturing Strategy will define, train and grow operations team and facility capabilities from start-up through to on-going operations.

Key Responsibilities

1.  Develop direction and plans for Latin America Business Distribution & Production Facility.  Gain approvals in 6-9 months.  Implement within 9-12 months a fully functioning facility supporting business growth starting 2013.

2.  Coordinate consultation activities related to current duties/tariffs, local taxation schemes, distribution & logistics, and resale challenges associated with importing to South America from foreign locations, as well as, transferring products between South American countries.

3.  Develop Business Reporting metrics to support:  from  current ‘import only’ tracking to future ‘local based’ distribution and production.

4.  Establish Best Practices and Reporting to ensure cost, quality, and delivery requirements are clearly understood and followed in a consistent manner.

Professional Specifications

•   Strong Leadership – Vision, Direction, Actions, Results.

•   10-15 years relevant Operations experience.  Strategic Planning, Project Development & Management, Success On-Going Operations; Distribution & Production.

•   Experience in Site Selection, Startup and Normalizing a combined Distribution Center & Production Facility.

•   Strong Financials Understanding and Development with Solid Metrics drivers.

Personal Characteristics

•   Undergraduate technical degree required, Operations related desirable.  Graduate Operations/Business preferred.

•   Negotiating Skills – intercompany cross-functional, external with suppliers.

•   Adept at cross-functional communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

•   Able to work independently and self starter.

•   Good written and oral languages – English, Spanish & Portuguese.

•   Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities.

•   Adept at establishing/maintaining credibility, vertical and horizontal.

Functional Competencies

•   Excellent knowledge / detailed understanding of manufacturing systems and processes (GMP/ISO-9000, MRPII, JIT, Kan-Ban, etc.) and able to make selections to implement.

•   Development and Program Management of Products into Mass Production, and life cycle maintenance.

•   Expertise in Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Cellular Manufacturing and Single Piece Material Flow, Tooling and Equipment procurement and upkeep.

•   Practical understanding of Safety, Regulatory and Government Agencies in the region.

•   Expertise in Distribution Center Inventory Storage & Management, Order Fulfillment and Reverse Logistics from Customers.

•   Experienced in hiring/training, building, motivating and directing entire workforce.

•   Able to interpret, analyze and improve financial results.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Latin America Senior Director of Procurement - Consumer Packaged Goods

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Major US Consumer Products Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Spanish-English or Portuguese-English Senior Director of Procurement - Latin America. Focus on commodities

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm in the CPG/FMCG field, a Senior Director of Procurement for Latin America. Position reports to an EVP Procurement - Latin America.

-- Overall leader of Procurement function in the Latin America Region.  

-- Oversees the buying of ~ $ 2 billion worth of Commodities, Packaging, Ingredients and Indirect Materials and Services.

-- Manages a staff of ~ 140 people deployed in ten countries. Leads organization that optimizes regional scale and scope and serves the LA region through combined material category and Business Unit responsibilities.

-- Operates in volatile economic and political Latin American environment, with trade restrictions and volatile currencies.

-- Is responsible for the successful delivery of all Procurement related cost management,  growth/ innovation, customer service and quality initiatives for the LA Region.  

-- Leads development/delivery of LA Region specific Procurement goals and long term strategies.

-- Drives functional alignment/linkage/execution across all areas of corporate Procurement and material categories to leverage global scale in support of LA Region goals and initiatives.  

-- Has fiduciary responsibility for company spend and compliance.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil VP Manufacturing - Foods/ FMCG

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Global Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Manufacturing with a strong initiative and hands-on approach as evidenced by a high degree of enthusiasm, a sense of urgency and the ability to make tough decisions and take action in an organization in a period of change and possibly strong expansion.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of one of the world’s largest food companies, seeks a VP Manufacturing for a US$3 billion unit in Latin America. The VP Manufacturing would be in charge of all manufacturing operations. Supply chain supervision, including procurement, capacity, logistics and distribution planning, is the responsibility of the VP Supply Chain. Some duties:

• Leading and developing the people in the manufacturing area.

• Transferring and establishing best practices, consistent with global philosophies, standards and policies.

• Producing products to world standards in quality and stability.

• Improving productivity, efficiencies, usages and unit costs, while maintaining flexibility.

• Engendering a culture of continuous improvement

• Supporting the Marketing area in product enhancement and development.

The successful VP Manufacturing must be bilingual in Spanish and English and should have strong manufacturing functional expertise, evidenced by a solid track record. The ideal VP Manufacturing candidate will have relevant experience and thorough understanding of modern manufacturing techniques, with solid expertise in elements such as flexibility, design, line management and quality assurance.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil County Manager- Drilling Services

LOCATION: Brazil (Belo Horizonte - Minas Gerais, Belem - Pará)

COMPANY: International Drilling Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS:bilingual (English-Portuguese) Brazil Country Manager. Self-starter, entrepreneurial. Sound commercial acumen and with experience in contract management and development, along with a sound understanding of drilling/ exploration business. Strong managerial, technical and supervisory experience. Coach, mentor, develop and influence team members. Ability to plan, organize and effectively direct projects. Creative thinker, willing to innovate and continually focus on operational efficiencies.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an international firm, a Brazil Country Manager, who would manage the drilling business and operations in Brazil. (Plan, organize, direct and manage the activities of the company)

- Direct commercial and operations efforts to achieve business and financial objectives defined for the country.

- Managing human and financial resources

- Budget and supervising execution of approved budgets.

-  Plan and assign resources to drilling contracts and meeting overall project delivery objectives

- Assets acquisition and inventory control

- Recruiting staff and developing professionally competent teams by providing training, leadership, information, motivation, direction and advice.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Brazil General Manager - Logistics Services Firm

LOCATION: Brazil (Sao Paulo)

COMPANY: Asian Logistics Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Brazil General Manager with diversified experiences over operations, finance and sales and marketing in the logistics sector. Fluent Portuguese and English

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading Asian logistics services firm, a Brazil General Manager. Reporting to the CEO, the Brazil General Manager will be leading the Freight Forwarding, Warehousing & Express business (Freight Forwarding, Custom Clearance, Express, Courier, Trucking & warehousing). The Brazil General Manager carries responsibilities of Revenue generation, Profitability, Budgeting, Building market share in Sea and Air freight, Building sales team, Developing key accounts, etc.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager (Mexico Plant Manager) - Electronics

--The Mexico Plant Manager manages operational efficiencies with focus on Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and plant performance measures.
--The Mexico Plant Manager  provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
--The Mexico Plant Manager provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
--The Mexico Plant Manager manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
--The Mexico Plant Manager ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
--The Mexico Plant Manager manages compliance with all applicable Mexican and U.S. regulations (labor, customs, immig.)
--The Mexico Plant Manager builds and maintains positive working relationships with all Mexican and U.S. employees, visitors, management, and support staff.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico VP of Manufacturing

LOCATION: Mexico (Mexicali)

COMPANY: US Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico VP of Manufacturing with world class standards and proven expertise in lean manufacturing, as well as in developing talented supervisors and managers and successfully transferring new products from the US into the maquiladora.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a well established US manufacturing client, a Mexico VP of Manufacturing. The Mexico based Mexico VP of Manufacturing will perform cost reductions, reduce scrap rates, etc. from a lean manufacturing perspective.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

---Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image to customers.

---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.

---Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.

---Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.

---Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.

---Interface directly with customers and vendors as required to maintain and grow business relationships and meet special requirements and needs.

---Interface directly with vendors to improve quality, delivery and cost of raw materials and production supplies used in the manufacturing process.

---Procurement of raw materials through established and approved vendors with emphasis on cost containment of purchase price, inbound freight and inventory levels and safety stock while maintaining high service levels to customers.

---Ethics: Treats people with respect; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Promotes a harassment free environment.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Plant Manager - Plastic Products

LOCATION: Mexico (Matamoros/ Brownsville TX)

COMPANY: US Plastic Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Plant Manager. Experience in lean systems and ERP systems. P&L responsibility.

Recruiter seeks a Mexico Plant Manager on behalf of a major US firm in the plastic products field. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Mexico Plant Manager will be responsible for manufacturing, logistics, quality, HR, materials, and finance. Managing plant operations and processing with respect to cost, quality, cs & delivery, saf/env, manufacturing yields, and maint. efficiencies. Being accountable for achievement of plant performance objectives and product quality improvement. Development of operating budgets and controls for expenditures. As the plant manager, will help set the direction of the facility in continuous improvement towards high performance. Minimum of 10 years experience in manufacturing, at least two of which must be in top leadership role. The successful Mexico Plant Manager will exhibit sound judgment indicated by the ability to reach rational decisions based upon the facts and circumstances. The Mexico Plant Manager will need strong planning and organizational skills.  The Mexico Plant Manager will have a solid work ethic and the drive to excel reflected in personal accomplishments by setting and maintaining ambitious standards for achievement – make things happen.  The Mexico Plant Manager will have strong skills in problem analysis and an ability to reach solutions given existing resources.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager (Mexico Factory Manager) - Plastics Manufacturing

LOCATION: Mexico (Monterrey)

COMPANY: Leading injection molded plastic components firm

Recruiter seeks a Mexico General Manager (Plant Manager) on behalf of a leading US firm making custom injection molded plastic parts, particularly for the automotive, appliance, consumer durables, and medical device industries. The purpose of the Mexico General Manager (Plant Manager) is to direct and coordinate activities of all production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. To excel in this position, the Mexico General Manager (Plant Manager) must have a passion for the customer, have a strong plastics background, and be knowledgeable in Injection Molding. Knowledge of quality systems (ISO/QS). Six Sigma and Lean Training a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Director of Manufacturing - High Volume Consumer Products

LOCATION: Mexico

COMPANY: US Electro-mechanical Tools Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Director of Manufacturing with world class standards

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a growing consumer products client, a Mexico Director of Manufacturing. Reporting to the President, the Mexico Director of Manufacturing will develop and direct short-and long-term objectives and oversee manufacturing budget and development schedules, recommending appropriate changes or modification to the operating budget as required and approved by the President. Focus musts be on the profit impact of decision making processes and practices.  Responsible for developing and directing the entire manufacturing process of the company. Responsible for all administrative, human resources, accounting, eng. and production aspects of the Mexican division. The Mexico Director of Manufacturing will provide continuous employee development and awareness on quality, efficiency and plant productivity, with an efficient flow-transition of goods to the distribution center. Develop and implement new or improved technology for the manufacturing functions with established project goals of cost, performance and schedules. Establish project schedules, monitor progress and oversee engineers and technicians to ensure testing proceeds according to schedule.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Site Facility Manager- Petrochemicals

LOCATION: Mexico (Cantarell, near Ciudad del Carmen)

COMPANY: Major International Chemical Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strong leadership skills: ability to set clear and consistent direction to site staff, and to be a visible example of good, positive leadership

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a world leader in their field, a Mexico Site Manager. Fluent in English and Spanish, s/he will have a BSME and a working knowledge of CMMS. Minimum 10 years experience working in chemical or refinery plant operations Minimum five years experience working as senior plant management Experience of working with Mexican labor unions Is a strong believer of talent development and believes in team working Is able to see things from both a management and shop-floor perspective Is able to cope with pressure and operate/manage successfully in stressful situations Is a driven success oriented disciplined individual who constantly challenges the status quo to create a site of continuous improvement Will not accept reactive behaviour where pro-active behaviour can or would have avoided or significantly mitigated unplanned events Ability to naturally shift between short-term priorities and critical strategic planning activities based on awareness of overall business goals “Owns” the area of responsibility

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico General Manager (Director General) - Electronics Contract Manufacturing

LOCATION: Mexico (Matamoros

COMPANY: Global Contract Electronics Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico General Manager. Reports to President. Strong P/L experiences

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a global electronics contract manufacturer, a Mexico General Manager. Reporting to the President, the Mexico General Manager will review and institute changes in workforce/ workflow/ lay-out to enhance labor efficiencies as well as overall plant administrative efficiencies. Institute and review plant metrics for all major plant expense accounts, (direct material including PPV, labor, transport, indirect, salary, scrap as well as material usage and labor variances). Work closely with local site Controller to ensure corporate profit goals are being met or exceeded. Work closely with local Purchasing team to ensure materials are procured on a time phased, as required basis, and the corporate inventory goals are met or exceeded. Work with local Sales Manager, as well as Regional Sales Managers and customers on the fluid hand-off of major contracts.

Requirements- Ten years minimum management experience, preferably in contract electronic manufacturing, with additional sheet metal fabrication knowledge. Past operational knowledge as a Mexico General Manager  or Mexico Plant Manager with Profit and Loss experiences is strongly preferred. The applicant should have a sufficient level of financial skills to enable them to understand, review, and question financial statements. They will have had income statement and balance sheet responsibility for a reasonably significant business, or division thereof, including forecasting, budgetary control, and working capital management.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Director of Operations - Electronic Components

LOCATION: Mexico (Ciudad Juárez)

COMPANY: Major US Manufacturer of Wire Harnesses

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fully bilingual, results-oriented Spanish-English Mexico manufacturing director

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading US firm in the electronic components field, a Mexico Director of Operations with strong exposures in lean manufacturing techniques. Reports to Vice President of Operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Plant Manager - Metals

LOCATION: Mexico (Monterrey)

COMPANY: European metals company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Mexico Plant Manager

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a major European metals client, a Mexico Plant Manager, who reports to the Managing Director.

-   efficient staff placement as well as utilization of plants and resources

-   investment planning in accordance with the best available techniques

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Production Director and Mexico Materials Manager - Computer Products

LOCATION: Mexico (Tijuana)

COMPANY: Computer peripherals products company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Spanish-English bilingual Manufacturing Director and Materials Manager

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a computer peripherals products client, a Mexico Production Director and a Mexico Materials Manager. Candidate must be bilingual and understand high volume, high quality plastics and printed circuit board assembly operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Mexico Director Distribution Mexico