Daimler Truck North America

Head of Plant Operations - Santiago Truck Manufacturing Plant

Daimler Truck North America  •  Mexico (Onsite)  •  10 hours ago
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Job Description

Daimler Truck AG group is the leader in the global automotive industry with more than 120 years of experience in 200 countries.
Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Daimler Truck, a leading and pioneering group worldwide in the automotive industry with more than 120 years and presence in more than 200 countries. In Mexico it has the divisions of: Daimler Truck, Daimler Truck Buses and Daimler Truck Financial Services.
In our people, we can reflect our corporate values: Our customers success is our success, moving at the speed of right, one team best team, and we are looking for highly committed individuals to join the group in an environment of diversity and constant challenges.

Objective of the position:
The General Manager of the Santiago Plant will lead all truck manufacturing operations and direct support functions within the world class Truck Manufacturing Plant, related to SQDCME (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Environmental). They will also provide strategic and entrepreneurial leadership based on the overall strategic objectives of Daimler Truck, aiming to foster future competitiveness and optimize plant results through continuous improvement activities.

Indispensable Requirements (Candidates who do not meet these requirements may be discarded):

  • BS Engineering or other closely related field.
  • 12+ years of progressive experience, including at least 4 years at the leadership level.
  • Understanding of operations IT systems and data, knowledge of MRP, internal materials IT systems
  • Knowledge of automotive or commercial vehicle industry; general technical product and process knowledge
  • Leadership experience over factories and suppliers with the support of a global cross-functional organization in a multicultural environment
  • Technical competence in the fields of engineering, production, quality, logistics, Supply Chain
  • Experience leading in both a professional and shop floor manufacturing facility, with knowledge of unionized work environments
  • Demonstrated success in Operational Excellence driving improvements in a cross-functional environment
  • English level:C1 ( Proficient English)
  • Spanish Level: A2 (Basic Spanish)
  • Applicable for expats or local contracts

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Daimler Trucks AG is firmly committed to developing a work environment that supports empowerment and inclusion for our current and future employees. We recognize that our ability to adapt will enable us to compete for a broader range of talent. Additionally, our business and the people who work within it will be successful and profitable if we remain agile and flexible in our approach to work.

To continue to build a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that supports flexibility and encourages a positive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.

Diversity allows us to employ people with different experiences, abilities and points of view, and that is what enhances our culture and brings us to the forefront among the top global companies.

At Daimler, we value the diversity between our employees.

In order to enrich the culture, Daimler acknowledges the importance of including people with different points of view and lifestyles into our company. When we select our talent, we focus on abilities; we don’t discriminate based on ethnicity, nationality, gender, race, age, disability, social condition, health, religion, immigrant status, opinions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, university or appearance.

Exceed your expectations and get ready to be part of our team!

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Daimler Truck North America

About Daimler Truck North America

Daimler Truck North America, a Daimler Truck AG company, is the largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America and a leading producer of medium-duty trucks and specialized commercial vehicles.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Daimler Truck North America manufactures, sells and services several renowned commercial vehicle brands including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, and Freightliner Custom Chassis. Through the company’s affiliates, Daimler Truck North America is also a leading provider of heavy-and medium-duty diesel engines and other components. The company’s strategic partners in the North American commercial vehicles market include Daimler Truck Financial, TravelCenters of America and Petro Truck Centers.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Year Founded
1942
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