The Role
Lead a large, high-volume metalworking plant (~1,000 employees) overseeing Production, Quality, EHS, and Logistics. Drive Lean, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance, partner with Maintenance to advance preventive/predictive strategies, manage budgets and productivity, ensure operational stability, and develop leadership across manufacturing functions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is a global leader in the metalworking industry, recognized for operational excellence, a strong engineering culture, and an integrated international footprint.
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Manager to lead a large-scale operation of approximately 1,000 employees, with full accountability for the plant's industrial performance. This executive will be responsible for balancing a highly automated, Industry 4.0 manufacturing environment with areas that still require further technological advancement, strong maintenance integration, and continuous operational efficiency improvements.
This is an on-site position based in Joinville/SC, designed for professionals who combine strong shop-floor leadership, fast decision-making in highly complex manufacturing environments, and the strategic vision required to continuously elevate operational maturity and leadership capability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Production, Quality, EHS, and Internal Logistics functions, ensuring the achievement of all critical plant performance indicators;
- Drive Lean Manufacturing, WCM, and continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening operational excellence and manufacturing discipline;
- Partner closely with Maintenance to accelerate the transition from corrective practices toward preventive and predictive maintenance models;
- Ensure operational stability in high-volume, high-throughput environments through rapid and structured problem-solving methodologies;
- Manage industrial budgets, productivity metrics, labor efficiency, absenteeism, overtime, and overall organizational performance;
- Develop leadership capabilities and foster a collaborative culture across all manufacturing functions.
Requisitos
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related disciplines, with an MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred;
- Proven experience leading large-scale industrial operations within complex, high-volume manufacturing environments;
- Strong background across machining, assembly, stamping, and welding operations;
- Demonstrated success implementing and advancing Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance practices;
- Advanced English proficiency;
- Experience within automotive, machinery and equipment, heavy equipment, engines, compressors, or other highly engineered metalworking industries.
Benefícios
Full-time employment (CLT) with a competitive compensation package and benefits aligned with market practices.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
- MBA or postgraduate qualification
- Proven experience leading large-scale industrial operations in complex, high-volume manufacturing
- Strong background in machining, assembly, stamping, and welding operations
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, and predictive maintenance
- Advanced English proficiency
- Experience in automotive, machinery and equipment, heavy equipment, engines, compressors, or similar metalworking industries
- Ability and willingness to work on-site in Joinville/SC
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The Company
What We Do
deBernt is a consulting firm specializing in executive recruitment, leadership development, and human capital solutions for middle and senior management.
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