Plant Manager

Orbia Advance Corporation is a Purpose-led company with big aspirations. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers and employees. The Company is passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow: the future of cities, buildings, agriculture, and materials. Orbia Advance Corporation has five business groups which offer innovative solutions across multiple industries including building and infrastructure, data communications, chemicals and more. In 2018, Orbia Advance Corporation bought a majority stake in Israeli-based Netafim, the world’s leader in drip irrigation, and is helping the world ‘grow more with less’ as it helps to solve food and water scarcity. Orbia Advance Corporation has operations in 41 countries with more than 22,000 employees.

We started as a producer of commodities and have evolved to become a provider of innovative solutions that address the global issues of rapid urbanization, water and food scarcity, and a growing and aging population. We’re already a global leader in Polymers, Fluor, Building & Infrastructure, Datacom, and Precision Irrigation. We have embarked on a CEO-led transformation, as part of our journey to become a truly purpose-led, future fit company.

This is a senior operational role with full responsibility and accountability for the establishment   and management of the Manufacturing, Engineering and Safety, Health, Quality and Environment (SHQE), Purchasing, Planning, Process Engineering and Warehouse functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•    To manage and direct the SHQE function to the highest standards to ensure that all company health, safety quality and environmental management systems are developed, maintained, communicated and implemented in line with government / group guidelines and statutory requirements and are managed within the identified financial budget.
•    To manage and direct all manufacturing functions to ensure all NCM, Waste, Customer Complaints and Cost targets meet company goals.
•    Developing, improving, and implementing operations and production plans in line with best practise and company global standards minimising stock losses, implementing initiatives to reduce company costs and increase productivity.
•    Managing day to day operations, establish and implement Orbia policies and procedures adhering to all company global policies, laws and regulations.

• To manage and direct the day to day quality function to ensure all standards set for products are met and root cause, corrective action and recovery of any failures are identified and implemented.

•    To proactively drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing from concept to reality.
•    To contribute fully and effectively to the monthly senior management meetings to help co-ordinate and address issues and shape the forward direction of the business.
•    To set a high standard of professionalism, quality , integrity and efficiency  within the business and lead by example
•    You will define and implement metrics for cost and operations improvements and ensure high levels of safety, customer service, quality and people development and be responsible for strategic investment decisions for cost reduction and service delivery.
 

Dimensions: include Revenue, Sales, CAPEX (project in process now for 2023 (2 new lines)

•    Preferably qualified to degree level in a production or engineering discipline, with extensive experience in a fast moving, dynamic manufacturing environment.
•    Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of latest manufacturing and improvement techniques.
•    Previous experience and be able to demonstrate ability to organise, manage and motivate employees, with a sound understanding of employment law and HR aspects of employment.
•    The ability to work under pressure and deal efficiently with conflicting priorities.
•     Negotiation skills, able to negotiate with diplomacy and tact
•    A confident communicator and inspirational leader, able to effectively engage with and influence suppliers, clients and colleagues at all levels of the business.
•    Strong analytical insight and financial literacy skills, to assess viability of business improvement opportunities compiling and managing a budget, Capital Expenditure 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business-Related Field preferred.

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin.

They offer a broad range of value added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.