Plant Manager Apply Mexico , Chihuahua General Management Management & Shared Leadership Full Time READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY? Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC Company Overview For Integrated Safety (Division R) Passive Safety Systems (Division R) is carving out from ZF’s current portfolio to become an independent company. This will allow the Division to further grow and expand its market position in safety restraint technologies by involving external investors. Our footprint already includes ~45,000 employees in 20 countries in 44 locations and 2022 sales exceeded €4.5 billion. Establishing a solid resource foundation for independency is key to future success to become the #1 market leader. Our mission is to help protect people on the road with innovative state-of-the-art inflatable restraint, seat belt and steering wheel systems technology. Come and join to the Passive Safety Systems Division, This position will be located at El Salvador which is a new plant for the Division , come and join to this great project. The main responsibilities of the position are: + Drive the organization in achieving agreed operational performance/budgets, ensuring the achievement of Daily (SFM Process), Weekly, Monthly (BCC process), Quarterly and Annual (OP/SP) Plant Targets of: Safety Performance, Quality Performance, Internal and External Customer Delivery Performance, Production Volumes, Manufacturing Costs, Productivity, Working Capital, Profit, Cash, Production KPIs and the “6 Vital Few” (LTAR,OPV,ITR, PPP, OEE, FCP) and long-term business objectives based on OP/SP.  + Drives and fosters an environment of continuous improvement, ensures that there is a long-term vision for the plant supported by a detailed plant roadmap with a clear correlation between action and results, following Div/Corp Strategy. + Based on the planning cycles, the plant manager will construct the Plant OP/SP and resource / infra-structure plan with their superior.  + Lead, manage, coach, mentor, find and develop plant leadership team with passion to ensure that a diverse result/process and problem solving-orientated organization is in place and is cascaded throughout the plant by empowerment, clear accountability, and compliance. + Ensure the correct ramp up of this new plant and work closely with other strategic business partners of the business. Required Skills & Experience: + 8+ years solid working experience in Operations and relevant Functions in the automotive industry + 5+ years leadership experience including coaching/mentoring skills + 5+ years restraint technology experience; preferably inflatable restraint systems + Experience in Project Management + Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement + Transformation competence and organizational development skills + Coaching and Mentoring Skills + Business & Finance Management Acumen + Results / Process / Problem Solving - Oriented  + In Depth knowledge in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Production and Launch Readiness Education: + Bachelor’s degree required + Master’s degree preferred + English required Be part of our ZF team as Head of Plant (Plant Manager) and apply now! Contact Barbara Campa Fernandez +52 871 253 3075 Plant Manager Mexico , Chihuahua General Management Management & Shared Leadership Full Time Apply Why ZF LIFETEC? + Innovative Impact:Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters. + Dynamic Workplace:Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts. + Culture of Excellence:Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements. + Growth & Empowerment:Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development. Diversity & Inclusion At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety. READY TO MAKE A REAL IMPACT? Apply Now