About this role
Job title: Plant Manager
About the Role Autoliv is seeking a Plant Manager for its Tijuana (AST1) site to lead a high-impact manufacturing operation and drive results. You will oversee safety, quality, and efficiency while advancing continuous improvement and sustainable growth.
What You'll Do
- Lead all plant operations, including production and support functions, ensuring safety, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
- Develop and execute strategies to drive operational performance, productivity, and financial growth.
- Ensure achievement of KPIs related to quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.
- Manage plant budget, headcount, and overall P&L performance.
- Lead seamless product launches in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Drive the Zero Defect strategy and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
- Develop, coach, and motivate leadership teams and employees to achieve high performance.
- Optimize manufacturing processes from design through implementation to improve efficiency and output quality.
- Ensure compliance and leadership in Environmental Management System (EMS) objectives.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement innovative solutions to improve operations.
- Oversee administrative processes and ensure timely and accurate operational and financial reporting.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
- 10+ years of progressive management experience in manufacturing, production, or quality environments within the automotive, aircraft, or aerospace industries, including at least 3 years in a Plant Manager role.
- Strong background in industry standards and methodologies such as TS-16949, IATF, TPM, APS, JIT, and Six Sigma.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
- Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- Solid knowledge of quality, cost control, and manufacturing optimization techniques.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- US Visa.
Compensation & Benefits
- Attractive compensation package.
- Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
- Gender Pay Equality.