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Shifting expectations. The Plant Manager is responsible for all facets of manufacturing operations at the site, including Safety, Quality, Delivery and Productivity. This includes the safety of employees, the quality of the products manufactured at the site, meeting the schedule set up by SOIP to ensure the right service level, and keeping the right cost structure that allows the plant to be competitive. Lead, optimize, and oversee the end-to-end operations of the manufacturing plant (toilets, urinals, and lavys). Ensure compliance with production plans, high aesthetic and functional quality standards, and strict cost control. The role requires bridging the precision and discipline of Japanese manufacturing philosophy (Monozukuri, Kaizen, Safety First) with the local workplace culture and dynamics.
Ceramic Production Process Management:




Oversee the continuous production workflow: raw material preparation (slurry/slip and glazes), molding processes (high/low-pressure casting), drying, manual and robotic glazing, continuous firing (tunnel/shuttle kilns), and final packaging.
Ensure thermal efficiency and precise control of the firing curve to minimize scrap, defective pieces (warping, cracks, pinholes), and rework.
Operational Excellence Systems (TPS / Lean Manufacturing):
Monitor and optimize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), casting yield, green/fired scrap rates, and cycle times.
Quality Assurance and Standards:
Ensure production rigorously meets technical CTQ standards (dimensions, flush performance, water absorption, shade, and surface finish).
Lead root-cause analysis for process defects using problem-solving methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa).
Plant P&L; and Financial

📌 Plant Manager (Ecatepec de Morelos)
🏢 Lixil Water Technology Americas
📍 Ecatepec de Morelos